Georgia OKs Bible Classes, Commandments

[crabcake]

ATLANTA - Georgia became what is believed to be the first state to offer government-sanctioned elective classes on the Bible, with Gov. Sonny Perdue signing a bill into law Thursday. The governor also signed a bill permitting the display of the Ten Commandments at courthouses, an issue that has raised thorny constitutional questions.

T minus 5 hours till the ACLU issues a statement about how unconstitutional this move is.

 

[FromTexas]

ATLANTA - Georgia became what is believed to be the first state to offer government-sanctioned elective classes on the Bible, with Gov. Sonny Perdue signing a bill into law Thursday. The governor also signed a bill permitting the display of the Ten Commandments at courthouses, an issue that has raised thorny constitutional questions.

T minus 5 hours till slotted cries about it on Duponts shoulder.

:fixed:

 

[crabcake]

I don't have any problem with it, personally. I wish they'd have offered a non-denom religious theory class in high school. I don't see it being any different than scientific theories and evolution being taught. :shrug:

 

[Kerad]

Georgia also is clinging to it's Confederate flag...so that sums it up in my book.

Religion is taught in religious schools. And that is where it should stay.

Sheesh....imagine the uproar if someone taught a class about how silly/stupid/evil religion is!!!

Freedom of religion also implies freedom from religion.

 

[crabcake]

Georgia also is clinging to it's Confederate flag...so that sums it up in my book.

Heritage, not hate, yo!

 

[Pete]

Georgia also is clinging to it's Confederate flag...so that sums it up in my book.

Religion is taught in religious schools. And that is where it should stay.

Sheesh....imagine the uproar if someone taught a class about how silly/stupid/evil religion is!!!

Freedom of religion also implies freedom from religion.

The Georgia flag you speak of with the Confederate battle flag was replaced in 2001.

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The Georgia flag has three red and white stripes and the state coat of arms on a blue field in the upper left corner. Thirteen stars surrounding the seal denotes Georgia's position as one of the original thirteen colonies. On the seal three pillars supporting an arch represent the three branches of government; legislative, judicial and executive. A man with sword drawn is defending the Constitution, whose principles are wisdom, justice and moderation. The date 1776 represents the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Flag adopted May 8th, 2003

 

[vraiblonde]

I wish they'd have offered a non-denom religious theory class in high school. I don't see it being any different than scientific theories and evolution being taught.

I agree. The Bible/religion is such a large part of our cultural heritage that it's a damn shame that so many people these days have absolutely no knowledge of it whatsoever.

 

[BuddyLee]

I agree. The Bible/religion is such a large part of our cultural heritage that it's a damn shame that so many people these days have absolutely no knowledge of it whatsoever.

I wonder why they don't have general philosophy classes, I would have taken them.

Then again, most kids can't even get past the three supposed R's nowadays.

 

[Kerad]

Oh...well than I must apologize! Now seeing that the great State of Georgia got around to dropping the confederate flag way back in May of 2003, I will now consider it a vanguard of modern society.

 

[slotted]

T minus 5 hours till slotted cries about it on Duponts shoulder.

I've said before that I have no problem with it as long it isn't being taught in a science class. If it is taught as an elective or in a philosophy class, then more power to them.

 

[vraiblonde]

Oh...well than I must apologize! Now seeing that the great State of Georgia got around to dropping the confederate flag way back in May of 2003, I will now consider it a vanguard of modern society.

If your idea of "modern society" is LA and other gang infested hell-holes, I'll stick with Georgia, thanks.

I find it interesting that liberals such as yourself think red states are somehow lacking in civilization. Embrace diversity, dude.

 

[ylexot]

I wonder why they don't have general philosophy classes, I would have taken them.

Then again, most kids can't even get past the three supposed R's nowadays.

My high school had a philosophy class (although, I didn't take it so I don't know if religion was discussed). :shrug:

Then again, my high school (Eleanor Roosevelt in Greenbelt, MD) is not the norm (it's a "Science and Technology" high school). I also don't know if it was dropped (schools seem to be teaching less and less to lower the bar).

 

[ylexot]

Sheesh....imagine the uproar if someone taught a class about how silly/stupid/evil religion is!!!

True, there probably would be an uproar, but the state is allowed to have such a class as an elective (forced is completely different). In fact, they have such classes in college. But remember, elective classes require students to fill them...

Freedom of religion also implies freedom from religion.

No, it doesn't. Where did you come up with that BS?

 

[Tonio]

I agree. The Bible/religion is such a large part of our cultural heritage that it's a damn shame that so many people these days have absolutely no knowledge of it whatsoever.

You have a valid point about the cultural heritage. I think the Bible can be discussed as part of a world history class or a comparative religion class, as long as the teacher isn't evangelizing. I would much prefer a comparative religion class in public school over a class devoted solely to the Bible.

In my opinion, whoever proposed the Bible-only class doesn't care about the cultural heritage. I think they just want to turn students into Christians.

 

[Pete]

Oh...well than I must apologize! Now seeing that the great State of Georgia got around to dropping the confederate flag way back in May of 2003, I will now consider it a vanguard of modern society.

This is fun! You are wrong again! The Ga. state flag that had the confederate battle flag in it was replaced 30 January 2001 by an all blue flag with the state seal in the center, which was replaced in May 2003 by the flag above.

Semantics aside, it is just endemic how often you open your pie hole and blow without having any real knowledge of what you are blowing about.

Georgia also is clinging to it's Confederate flag...so that sums it up in my book.

I like this version better.

Kerad also is clinging to his imaginary facts and gum bumping about incorrect info just to hear himself speak...so that sums him up in my book.

 

[camily]

How would they feel if there was a Koran (which is the Old Testament) class? Or a Hindu (don't know what their "bible" is) class? I still say that once you open up public school to teaching the Bible, even as an elective, you have to open the door to ALL religions. That is fair. That is America. To not offer it is discriminmaion. Why do you need it as an elective? Elective Bible teaching already exists, it's called Sunday school or CCD? I'll take care of that. I don't want someone else teaching the Bible to my kids anyway, too much room for opinion and interpretation.

 

[Pete]

How would they feel if there was a Koran (which is the Old Testament) class? Or a Hindu (don't know what their "bible" is) class? I still say that once you open up public school to teaching the Bible, even as an elective, you have to open the door to ALL religions. That is fair. That is America. To not offer it is discriminmaion. Why do you need it as an elective? Elective Bible teaching already exists, it's called Sunday school or CCD? I'll take care of that. I don't want someone else teaching the Bible to my kids anyway, too much room for opinion and interpretation.

I disagree, it is what hand wringing fair freaks have tried to turn it into.

 

[camily]

I disagree, it is what hand wringing fair freaks have tried to turn it into.

Well, that is my America and I am entitled to my opinion as you are yours. That is the beauty of diversity! We don't need to put others down to prove our points. We should just be happy we can have and voice our own opinions and go about our day.

 

[ylexot]

How would they feel if there was a Koran (which is the Old Testament) class? Or a Hindu (don't know what their "bible" is) class? I still say that once you open up public school to teaching the Bible, even as an elective, you have to open the door to ALL religions.

I agree with that and would have no problem if the schools offer an elective on any religion.

To not offer it is discriminmaion.

No, to not allow it to be offered would be discrimination (or unconstitutional...favoring one religion over another). However, like I said before, there has to be students for there to be a class. No students, no class. Are there enough students wanting to learn the Koran?

 

[Pete]

Well, that is my America and I am entitled to my opinion as you are yours. That is the beauty of diversity! We don't need to put others down to prove our points. We should just be happy we can have and voice our own opinions and go about our day.

The fact of the matter NOTHING ever will be fair, not America, not gas prices, not how many licks it takes to get to the center of the tootsie pop.

Our country was founded on the fundamentals of a religion, that being Christianity, therefor it is intertwined in our history. If you teach history you must explain the affect of religion had on the development of our country. If you deny that you have your head in the sand.

OBTW "Diversity" is stupid. It is a "clean word" the liberals thought up to replace "Afirmative Action" when it started smelling bad.