Liberal groups having meltdown over Kentucky Governor Bevin endorsing bible courses in public schools (Taliban, high school)

[lovecrowds]

https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/...le-school-call

I personally think that students should have the option of bible study in lieu of science classes.

Personally, I am glad that a governor is standing up for the bible to bring a sense of cohesion and morality to our schools.

Ky. public schools allowed to add Bible literacy classes

Glad, schools have the option of bible-based social studies courses as opposed to social studies courses that indoctrinate children with Hollywood values.

[moneill]

I'm a Catholic -- I don't want Bible studies in schools -- thank you.

I will take my kid to my place of choice to study the Bible....or not.

[Catgirl64]

That's it. You are on ignore.

I am a Christian, but the place for religious education is the home or the church, and I find it appalling that you think kids should be able to opt out of science.

Man, do I ever feel better now!

[Bureaucat]

Bible classes in lieu of science classes in high school?

I guess you have no plans for junior to go to college.

The stupidity on this board never ceases to amaze me.

[Ringo1]

Can't wait for the Satanists demand the same thing!

[burdell]

Originally Posted by lovecrowds

https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/...le-school-call

I personally think that students should have the option of bible study in lieu of science classes.

Personally, I am glad that a governor is standing up for the bible to bring a sense of cohesion and morality to our schools.

Ky. public schools allowed to add Bible literacy classes

Glad, schools have the option of bible-based social studies courses as opposed to social studies courses that indoctrinate children with Hollywood values.

How about Torah based studies?

Koran based?

Veda based?

Sutra based?

You good with them all?

Or do you favor Taliban-like tunnel vision?

[zortation]

I say let them do it, after all, when was the last time anybody worth noting came from Kentucky?

[prospectheightsresident]

Listen, I have no problem with Bible literacy courses being taught in schools and believe that only the irrational would. But it would all depend on how these courses were structured. Indeed, if the courses are structured as mere literacy/study vs. indoctrination courses, that is far different from courses where the Bible is being preached as the truth/right path in schools.

From one of the articles posted, the latter doesn't seem to apply, so I'm all ok with these courses:

According to the Kentucky Department of Education website, the purpose of these courses is to "focus on the historical impact and literary style from texts of the Old Testament or New Testament era, including the Hebrew Scriptures."

Note, more fundamentally, these courses are electives, not requirements. This is no different from a Bible literacy course at a public university, which are certainly allowed by law.

[saltine]

But wait, all those defending the pillars of Islam being taught in public schools are now offended? That’s rich

[Goodnight]

I would expect that the OP would also be in favor of classes for the Quran and other religions, just an oversight.

Science is based on facts, religion is mostly based on belief.