I'm reminded about the law recently passed in Louisiana that funneled money into private religious schools. When one of the sponsors of the bill found out that one of the schools that had applied for funds was an Islamic school, she was horrified and immediately began working to have the law repealed. Her comment was basically to the effect of "I thought 'religious' meant Christian!" Moron. 

I guess I don't see any harm in it anymore than I would a class on Shakespeare, it's a book. I also would have no issue with the history of Islam or Hinduism or anything else. If there is call for it (enough children interested in the subject to warrant it). With that said if one is denied all should be denied, or it should be incorporated as a "religion class" and look at all religions and the history of them.  I agree high schoolers should learn practical things like taxes, budgeting and home repairs but we have classes that offer all those things at my kids high school already. I took some religion classes at the junior college I attended and found them extremely interesting. Now mind you I do label myself as a Christian, although I don't believe in organized religion and churches so I'm sure some will say I'm biased however in addition to having read the bible from front to back I've also read the Quran and found it equally inspiring. I'm kind of a Coexist girl, to each their own, even if the belief is no belief. My question would be how do the kids feel? Is there even an interest at their level? I know my children would not take it, they have no interest in the bible or religion. Just like other classes are cut for budget restrictions when there isn't enough interest in them from the students (like one of our art teachers is being let go after this year because not enough kids take art)

Since the person pushing the project is a millionaire and has the money I don't see why he doesn't set up the class and curriculum outside of the school so everyone who is interested can attend. It makes much more sense to me that way than dropping it into the high school where most kids, esp. those who plan to go to University already have so many requirements towards graduation and getting into the college of choice  they can't get in the electives they already want.

It is a high school elective course about "the history of the bible" the curriculum was written by -Steve Green owner of Hobby Lobby.  When the school district was approached and asked to teach about the history of other religions like S.K mentioned it was immediately denied.  Public money would be much better spent teaching High Schoolers practical things they will use in the real world, ie taxes, home repairs, budgeting, etc.  

Weird ad- certainly doesn't inspire me to run out and get a Fire!

I like your new avatar, by the way!

This commercial cracks me up every. Single. Time!

Gary Busey Talking to Things

"Hellooo, pants!" has become kind of a thing in our house now, along with "Thank you [insert object name] for being here!"