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25. Thanks for your answer.

Sun Jun 30, 2013, 06:54 PM

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I believe in education, but that is not enough [View all] rug Jun 2013 OP

Are Church of England schools tax supported? Jim__ Jun 2013 #1

Yes; they're about one thirds of state schools in England muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #2

It does seem that Barber has some options. Jim__ Jun 2013 #4

The problem is that any hurdle for admission attracts active parents muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #5

As the article says: muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #12

There does seem to be some privileged hypocrisy at work here. rug Jun 2013 #6

I'm not sure exactly what you mean. Jim__ Jun 2013 #11

I am making one assumption here. rug Jun 2013 #13

But the baptism was suggested by the vicar muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #16

Taking the suggestion is the hypocrisy. rug Jun 2013 #17

I can see hypocrisy in what he did, but also the vicar muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #18

Sounds to me like the whole system is ridiculous. cbayer Jun 2013 #19

The government likes faith schools, and wants more muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #23

The whole separation issue needs to be addressed, imo. cbayer Jun 2013 #26

The public, on the whole, still support it muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #27

Thanks for all the great info. cbayer Jun 2013 #28

The article doesn't say a word about what the vicar suggested. rug Jun 2013 #20

Maybe you missed this: muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #21

I did miss that. rug Jun 2013 #22

I don't think I would muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #24

Thanks for your answer. rug Jun 2013 #25

A clip from the 'Rev.' sitcom, on this subject muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #3

Doesn't he have a public school option? cbayer Jun 2013 #7

I'm still trying to figure out religious cheerleaders in Texas. rug Jun 2013 #8

Obviously, you have not made the acquaintance of my husband. cbayer Jun 2013 #15