Posted by Bob on 7/30/2007, 5:53 am, in reply to "Re: Bible Reading in School" And that doubt should always benefit individual freedom of expression. That, not censorship, should be the default. In most of these cases, there is no urgency to snatch a Bible from a child's hands. There is plenty of time to consult with the state's attorney to get an informed, professional opinion. This is especially the case where the only person complaining, or aggrieved, is a teacher or administrator, and not another student or parent. What strikes me is that over the years, the pattern seems to be to tie up Christian legal resources until just short of court action. I would not be surprised if, in some cases at least, this were intentional. Jay Sekulow, a Christian attorney, recounts one instance where a liberal interest group timed two legal actions to coincide on the same day, in widely separated states. This tactic was to help ensure that he could not be present at both hearings, thereby making it more likely that at least one case would redound to the liberal organization's benefit. Fortunately, a benefactor provided a private jet, and Sekulow was able to leave the New York venue, and then arrive at the Texas venue just as that proceeding was beginning. He said that the look on the opposing lawyers' faces (after they had been assured that Sekulow was in NY) was memorable. As I recall, Sekulow prevailed in both venues, as he has in so many others, including the US Supreme Court.
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I am simply saying that despite the "muddy waters," there are some clear guidelines that can be applied wherever there is doubt.
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