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marybourg

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6. That's why it would be O.K. to take

Reply to rug (Reply #4)

Thu Jul 14, 2016, 04:37 PM

Jul 2016

them there as part of a course on comparative religion, where they might also have a field trip to a Buddhist temple. But it's not O.K. to take them only to the ark as a cultural outing, like going to the aquarium or to an historic site. That would imply government endorsement of the idea and purpose of the ark.

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Ark park offers $1 admission to public school kids after field-trip warning [View all] rug Jul 2016 OP

There seems to be some confusion between the various legal experts. guillaumeb Jul 2016 #1

Since neither Gaylor nor Barker are lawyers that may explain the confusion. rug Jul 2016 #3

FFRF has legal staff. longship Jul 2016 #11

The attorney who drafted the legal opinion is required to sign it, not his non-lawyer boss. rug Jul 2016 #13

I think it's a good idea to expose kids to all religions Lance Bass esquire Jul 2016 #2

Since religions are so prevalent, education on them is imperative. rug Jul 2016 #4

That's why it would be O.K. to take marybourg Jul 2016 #6

That's probably why the State Commissioner advised the districts to review their policies. rug Jul 2016 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author marybourg Jul 2016 #5

"carpentry class" ?! Phwoaarrr! Ron Obvious Jul 2016 #7

Don't be so harsh. You can also learn how many inches are in a cubit. rug Jul 2016 #8

--gonna be a lot of new woodshop classes in the surrounding area. Hoppy Jul 2016 #10

And as a parent I would raise holy hell and sue the school. nt Laffy Kat Jul 2016 #12

Don't expect FFRF to take the case. rug Jul 2016 #14