The Republican governor of Idaho has vetoed a bill that would permit the Bible to be used a for reference purposes in public school classrooms out of concern that it could result in a lawsuit. “I have deep respect and appreciation for the Bible as religious doctrine as well as a piece of historic literature,” Gov. Butch Otter wrote in a letter accompanying the veto.
“However, allowing S1342 to become law is a direct contravention to the Idaho Constitution and it could result for the loss of funding and costly litigation for Idaho public schools.” As previously reported, S.B. 1342 was introduced earlier this year by the Senate Education Committee at the urging of Sen. Cheryl Nuxoll, R-Cottonwood, who also works as a high school teacher. READ MORE
Praise the LORD!
Then Mr. Governor, you had D*** well better ban ALL religious books, including the koran, or you will prove yourself a hypocrite!
The students have a constitutional right to read The Book…to not let it be read is prejudice against Christians. The Bible was read in the first schools in this country! Loss of funding…costly litigation! Sell the soul of America for a farthing….cowards
The Bible is the oldest historical book in print! To ban it in schools is cowardly and unjust.
Religion should not be taught in schools. Leave it for church.