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I don't see any harm if it is elective. They teach the kids worse things.. If not enough kids sign on it - it will get canceled.. hopefully. if not - means kids want to take that class...
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
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on 4/16/14 1:31 am
Did you know... that corgis' adorably stumpy little legs serve an actual purpose?
Corgis were bred for herding cattle, and they do their job a little differently than other breeds. Some dogs, like collies, herd by running in circles around farm animals to group them up. Other breeds, like shepherds, prefer to stare down their charges and use the power of intimidation. Corgis, on the other hand, nip at the heels of cattle to get them to move in the appropriate direction.
Unsurprisingly, cows don't really like that. Screw with a cow's back legs and they'll try to kick you in the face... unless you're low to the ground like a corgi! Cow hooves go right over a corgi's short body, keeping them safe and letting them herd to their little hearts' content.
Corgi on, my friends!

Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!
Surgery: RNY on 12/18/2013 with Jay M. Snow, MD "Don't mistake my kindness for weakness." - Robert Herjavec, quoting Al Capone
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that had applied for funds was an Islamic school, she was horrified and immediately began working to have the law repealed.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.
Surgery: RNY on 12/18/2013 with Jay M. Snow, MD "Don't mistake my kindness for weakness." - Robert Herjavec, quoting Al Capone
Thanks, Anne. It's a selfie I took while out running errands the other day. I find it so odd...me, taking selfies! Me, who used to avoid the camera like the plague, now taking pics of myself and liking them!
It's weird and wonderful at the same time.
Surgery: RNY on 12/18/2013 with Jay M. Snow, MD "Don't mistake my kindness for weakness." - Robert Herjavec, quoting Al Capone
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.
No Anne companies don't have a right to make their own rules, are you serious? Besides they are a public company, with shareholders, you think the majority stock holder has a right to support whatever they want, even if it's not related to their business? I don't. Besides the only thing this has to do with hobby lobby is the owner petitioned the school district to offer the course, and sent them curriculum designed for it.
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.
Oh, my.
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