I think it's a bit iffy since I'm not Christian and I know there are others like me.
But still though it might be interesting to look at the bible in a historic way rather then an emotional one. Right?
2007-04-20 13:31:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
What do you mean "always passed?" is there some ballot question about the class?
The reality of this is that such a class would be unconstitutional unless it could be demonstrated that the class was only a literature class. If it was a class that includes any kind of religious indoctrination or inclination, the class would be in violation of federal law and could not be "mandatory".
I would like to see your references about this.
2007-04-20 13:42:07 · answer #1 · answered by afreshpath_admin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To the best of my knowledge, this bill has not been passed. It’s merely been introduced. ALL kinds of bills get introduced and never become law.
Even if it does get passed, it would not make this a required course. Every public high school in TX (not just Austin) would be required to offer the course as an *elective*. There’s a big difference between the two.
2007-04-20 14:05:38 · answer #2 · answered by kp 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you are reading the King James Version of the Bible as literature, that is a legitimate subject for an English class. The KJV had a huge influence on the development of the English language. The same is not the case for the holy book of any other religion.
2016-05-19 23:55:24 · answer #3 · answered by laurel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to read the bill again. I doubt it would have required anyone to TAKE the class. Are you certain it didn't require schools to OFFER the class? Either way, I don't believe it passed.
2007-04-20 14:34:41 · answer #4 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
please be more careful in your statements...
it was suggested to have such a class required, but the bill did NOT pass.
I agree the Bible can be looked at in such a way. Not as a required class in a public school.
2007-04-20 13:55:27 · answer #5 · answered by wendy c 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely Biblical study is a great insight into modern society and how people on all levels have used religious doctrine to persure their own ideology.
2007-04-20 13:37:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't have a problem if they made it an option, but they shouldn't force it. How does this make them different than the terrorists who preach to their students?
2007-04-20 13:35:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If that's true, that's not at all different from Afghanistan and mandatory Islam.
2007-04-20 14:27:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since I am a Christian, I encourage these classes.
2007-04-20 13:34:41 · answer #9 · answered by Sara S 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It would be interesting as an elective.
2007-04-20 13:36:43 · answer #10 · answered by Nate 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋