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Georgia Poised to O.K. Bible Study in Public Schools
Target: Governor PerdueSponsored by: Defcon - Campaign to Defend the Constitution
The Georgia State Senate passed two pieces of legislation that pose a serious threat to the separation of church and state. One would create state-funded Bible
classes in Georgia public schools. The second would allow the Ten Commandments to be displayed by county governments.
Both bills are on Governor Sonny Perdue's desk, and
he is contemplating whether to sign them. That's why we need you to take action today.
The religious right will stop at nothing to push their theology in the public square or our public schools. And now, they want to use public dollars to do it!
Take action now and demand that Governor Perdue defend the Constitution and Georgia's citizens from these attacks on
the doctrine of separation of church and state.
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We signed the “Georgia Poised to O.K. Bible Study in Public Schools” petition!
# 12,774:
8:43 pm PDT, Mar 18,
Shannon Sultan, Wisconsin
School is no place for religion to be pushed. If the religious parents want their religion to be taught so badly, they should pay to have their children go to their schools instead of forcing public schools to accommodate them. As a Muslim, I know it's not my right nor my place to demand that the Quran or prayer be mandatory, so I expect the same respect for my own children when they attend the same schools.
School is no place for religion to be pushed. If the religious parents want their religion to be taught so badly, they should pay to have their children go to their schools instead of forcing public schools to accommodate them. As a Muslim, I know it's not my right nor my place to demand that the Quran or prayer be mandatory, so I expect the same respect for my own children when they attend the same schools.
# 12,773:
5:37 am PST, Dec 29,
Name not displayed, Germany
# 12,772:
10:53 am PST, Nov 24,
Yanitte Roman Rivera, Puerto Rico
Es lo mejor para que nuestra sociedad fomente sus valores. (Educadora pública, estudiante doctoral)
Es lo mejor para que nuestra sociedad fomente sus valores. (Educadora pública, estudiante doctoral)
# 12,771:
3:48 am PDT, Oct 28,
Name not displayed, Missouri
# 12,770:
10:04 am PDT, Sep 15,
Name not displayed, Colorado
# 12,769:
11:57 pm PDT, Aug 19,
Jacolin Schultz, Wisconsin
# 12,768:
1:06 am PDT, Jul 24,
Dana Szemereta, North Carolina
hey this isnt right!!!! say one of the kids is a satanist or a buddist like me or there wiccan???
hey this isnt right!!!! say one of the kids is a satanist or a buddist like me or there wiccan???
# 12,767:
1:23 am PDT, Jun 30,
Victoria Thomas, Wyoming
# 12,766:
9:24 pm PDT, Jun 28,
Cindy Andersen, Illinois
# 12,765:
7:46 pm PDT, Jun 27,
Steve Dale, Australia
It is wrong to force kids in school to attend bible study,if you do bring it in please make sure its not mandatory for kids to attend,if it is then people will remove there kids and take them to other schools,religion should never be compulsory as its a one sided view,unless you allow all religions equal time.
It is wrong to force kids in school to attend bible study,if you do bring it in please make sure its not mandatory for kids to attend,if it is then people will remove there kids and take them to other schools,religion should never be compulsory as its a one sided view,unless you allow all religions equal time.
# 12,763:
2:24 pm PDT, Jun 13,
Juliana Farah, Lebanon
# 12,762:
4:56 pm PDT, May 11,
Dogan Ozkan, Turkey
# 12,761:
1:16 pm PDT, May 4,
Kelsey Cormier, Massachusetts
# 12,760:
7:31 am PDT, May 2,
Nicky Elizabeth, Maine
# 12,759:
2:42 pm PDT, Apr 30,
April Richard, Florida
I feel that religous beliefs are the responsiblity of the parent(s) and should be taught at home. There are plenty of religous programs that will teach children outside of the home if the parent desires. However, our school funding should be to the children's education- both intellectual and physical. I would prefer to put the money to work on improving food and P.E. classes so that the obesity "epidemic" will be short lived.
I feel that religous beliefs are the responsiblity of the parent(s) and should be taught at home. There are plenty of religous programs that will teach children outside of the home if the parent desires. However, our school funding should be to the children's education- both intellectual and physical. I would prefer to put the money to work on improving food and P.E. classes so that the obesity "epidemic" will be short lived.
# 12,758:
2:55 pm PDT, Apr 25,
Melissa Bardwell, Washington
# 12,757:
8:23 am PDT, Mar 15,
Douglas C. Hayden, California
Kids who want to learn about the bible can do it in Sunday school and on their own time. I personally wouldn't want my child to be exposed to that. Separation of church from state means just that. All the people who have a problem with religious governments in the Middle East should be especially sensitive to this here so we don't go down the same road. Bible classes in public schools is just one step towards that. Keep your religion to yourself and those who choose to share it with you.
Kids who want to learn about the bible can do it in Sunday school and on their own time. I personally wouldn't want my child to be exposed to that. Separation of church from state means just that. All the people who have a problem with religious governments in the Middle East should be especially sensitive to this here so we don't go down the same road. Bible classes in public schools is just one step towards that. Keep your religion to yourself and those who choose to share it with you.
# 12,756:
6:00 am PDT, Mar 15,
Shari Patterson, Utah
Church, home, & religious schools are the places that our country allows all forms of religion to be discussed & taught. The public school system is NOT the place to teach any one or all (over 500 religions). Religious study should/can be offered as electives on a college level, or as a course of study, Theology, also in a collegiate setting. If one branch of religion(Judeo-Christian-Bible) is allowed as a regular course in public schools, then ALL RELIGIONS should also be allowed & taught. This is America. Taxpayers pay for the schools, if the taxpayers do not agree, as they will not, then why is this even being proposed? Are Islamic,Jewish,Buddhist,Hindu,etc. studies going to be equally offered? This is not even an ethical proposal based on our very Constitution/Bill of Rights. Obviously someone needs to do some studying of our own American heritage on the school boards there in Georgia. If parents want their children to learn differently, they can home school.
Church, home, & religious schools are the places that our country allows all forms of religion to be discussed & taught. The public school system is NOT the place to teach any one or all (over 500 religions). Religious study should/can be offered as electives on a college level, or as a course of study, Theology, also in a collegiate setting. If one branch of religion(Judeo-Christian-Bible) is allowed as a regular course in public schools, then ALL RELIGIONS should also be allowed & taught. This is America. Taxpayers pay for the schools, if the taxpayers do not agree, as they will not, then why is this even being proposed? Are Islamic,Jewish,Buddhist,Hindu,etc. studies going to be equally offered? This is not even an ethical proposal based on our very Constitution/Bill of Rights. Obviously someone needs to do some studying of our own American heritage on the school boards there in Georgia. If parents want their children to learn differently, they can home school.
# 12,755:
1:28 pm PDT, Mar 11,
David Robinson, Georgia
I understand peoples want to educate their youth on the belief system in which they themselves follow, and I support freedom of religon. I do on the other hand do not believe my tax dollars should be spent on teaching, "christian" religious studies in public schools. There are more important subjects which should have a higher presidence within the schools systems. Subjects like science, history, english as well as other basic classes are being pushed aside in todays schools. So georgia's answer is to pull both funds and time away from the basics to allocate "bible Study"? Is that not what sunday school, after school groups and parents are for, or have people gotten so busy they can't set aside time to educate their children on their beliefs so the turn to the school systems who are allready overtasked to do this for them. Sounds to me like people themselves need to get back to basics.
I understand peoples want to educate their youth on the belief system in which they themselves follow, and I support freedom of religon. I do on the other hand do not believe my tax dollars should be spent on teaching, "christian" religious studies in public schools. There are more important subjects which should have a higher presidence within the schools systems. Subjects like science, history, english as well as other basic classes are being pushed aside in todays schools. So georgia's answer is to pull both funds and time away from the basics to allocate "bible Study"? Is that not what sunday school, after school groups and parents are for, or have people gotten so busy they can't set aside time to educate their children on their beliefs so the turn to the school systems who are allready overtasked to do this for them. Sounds to me like people themselves need to get back to basics.
# 12,754:
9:09 am PST, Feb 20,
Joe Smyth, New York
Read this.... http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=07/02/19/1545218
Read this.... http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=07/02/19/1545218
# 12,753:
10:49 pm PST, Feb 16,
Jeremy Spohn, Pennsylvania
# 12,752:
2:56 pm PST, Feb 1,
Greta Lindqvist, Georgia
# 12,751:
10:15 am PST, Feb 1,
Dave Sennett, Pennsylvania
# 12,750:
5:50 am PST, Jan 31,
Name not displayed, Georgia
Our kids cant even compete with other countries in math and science. I dont think we need to waste anymore time at school on things that should be taught in the home. Every person has different beliefs. Save those classes for college or private christian schools.
Our kids cant even compete with other countries in math and science. I dont think we need to waste anymore time at school on things that should be taught in the home. Every person has different beliefs. Save those classes for college or private christian schools.
# 12,749:
8:40 pm PST, Jan 30,
Andrew Richardson, Georgia
We do not need the christian dogma. We certainaly do not need to pay taxes to fund this either. I am not raising my children with my beliefs just so I can be forced to teach them someone else's. I do not belief in christ and I do not want my children forced to study about him. The christians in this country need to wake up and realize that our forefathers founded this country on that sole belief. They ran from Britain where they were forced to believe christianity and pay the church. Now, we are trying to do the same. This is simply sick.
We do not need the christian dogma. We certainaly do not need to pay taxes to fund this either. I am not raising my children with my beliefs just so I can be forced to teach them someone else's. I do not belief in christ and I do not want my children forced to study about him. The christians in this country need to wake up and realize that our forefathers founded this country on that sole belief. They ran from Britain where they were forced to believe christianity and pay the church. Now, we are trying to do the same. This is simply sick.
# 12,748:
4:38 pm PST, Jan 28,
Nicky Ortiz, North Carolina
i do not agree with this petition. the bible should be allowed in schools and in / on all government properties. you must remember that our constitution was based on biblical beliefs.
i do not agree with this petition. the bible should be allowed in schools and in / on all government properties. you must remember that our constitution was based on biblical beliefs.
# 12,747:
9:53 am PST, Jan 23,
Walfred Koski, Oregon
Home and the church have the responsibility for religion. No prosolyzing in our schools. We do have a Bill of Rights. Comply with it always not sometimes.
Home and the church have the responsibility for religion. No prosolyzing in our schools. We do have a Bill of Rights. Comply with it always not sometimes.
# 12,746:
3:43 pm PST, Dec 30,
Charlene Root, California
# 12,745:
7:21 am PST, Dec 27,
Jessica-Dawn Drouin, Canada
# 12,744:
8:04 am PST, Dec 24,
Susan Walker, California
Mirroring the previous persons comment, we need to continue the separation of church and state and not erode any more of our constitutional rights!
Mirroring the previous persons comment, we need to continue the separation of church and state and not erode any more of our constitutional rights!
# 12,743:
11:48 pm PST, Dec 20,
Raphael Vieira, California
This is an obvious violation of the seperation of church and state and that's the bottom line.
This is an obvious violation of the seperation of church and state and that's the bottom line.
# 12,742:
2:03 am PST, Dec 20,
Thomas Terry, Ohio
# 12,741:
5:28 pm PST, Dec 19,
Kenneth Willoughby, Colorado
# 12,740:
6:28 am PST, Dec 19,
Joseph Klawiter, Virginia
# 12,739:
3:57 pm PST, Nov 23,
Robert Wiley, West Virginia
Christianity has little place in society much less the school systems.
Christianity has little place in society much less the school systems.
# 12,738:
6:29 pm PST, Nov 15,
Rita Belarista, New Jersey
Religion and Spirituality should be taught within a family. Keep our schools focused on education to help children advance intelligently.
Religion and Spirituality should be taught within a family. Keep our schools focused on education to help children advance intelligently.
# 12,737:
2:49 pm PST, Nov 10,
Adam Storey, Georgia
Ok, FIRST of all...this is a petition to STOP the BIble class. So why are christians SIGNING it? Secondly, I will not tolerate a Bible being brought into an educated place, it has no place there.
Ok, FIRST of all...this is a petition to STOP the BIble class. So why are christians SIGNING it? Secondly, I will not tolerate a Bible being brought into an educated place, it has no place there.
# 12,736:
1:44 am PST, Nov 9,
Mohammed Al-qady, United Arab Emirates
# 12,735:
12:56 am PST, Nov 8,
Name not displayed, Arizona
Thats the problem with america we say were a democracy but we dont listen to the majority so how can this be? Bible says the Nation that reverence the Lord is blessed. We need to revamp our whole system take our Country back. Like the constitution says We the people. The Morals of our country are in Jeopardy because we let Evil Immoral people have influence on a Country that would not tollerate behaviors going on today. We are falling out of the Grace of God who delivered us from our enemies. God help Isreal because I dont believe were going to defend Gods people anymore. I pray that Our Heavenly Father deliver us soon and wipe out the abominators,unbelievers,Idol worshippers those who are Taking Our Grace from God away from us the Majority. Molested become Molesters.. why would we want Immoral people around our children. And Abortion no thank you the constitution is supposed to defend the them. I pray Our Holy Father Elohim Guide the Moral Majority to stand up and not put up with these people who are against our rights to a clean life. Next thing you know people will be fighting for rights to have sex with children and animals.. Where do we take our stand?
Thats the problem with america we say were a democracy but we dont listen to the majority so how can this be? Bible says the Nation that reverence the Lord is blessed. We need to revamp our whole system take our Country back. Like the constitution says We the people. The Morals of our country are in Jeopardy because we let Evil Immoral people have influence on a Country that would not tollerate behaviors going on today. We are falling out of the Grace of God who delivered us from our enemies. God help Isreal because I dont believe were going to defend Gods people anymore. I pray that Our Heavenly Father deliver us soon and wipe out the abominators,unbelievers,Idol worshippers those who are Taking Our Grace from God away from us the Majority. Molested become Molesters.. why would we want Immoral people around our children. And Abortion no thank you the constitution is supposed to defend the them. I pray Our Holy Father Elohim Guide the Moral Majority to stand up and not put up with these people who are against our rights to a clean life. Next thing you know people will be fighting for rights to have sex with children and animals.. Where do we take our stand?
# 12,734:
7:48 am PST, Oct 30,
Reverend Scott Duquesnel, Rhode Island
it is called separation of church and state for a reason. But seeing as how the US government has forgotten this as well as most of our constitutional rights and human rights, do as you wish, but know that this will rest on your head. If you really truly want to avoid civil unrest, think about what you are doing
it is called separation of church and state for a reason. But seeing as how the US government has forgotten this as well as most of our constitutional rights and human rights, do as you wish, but know that this will rest on your head. If you really truly want to avoid civil unrest, think about what you are doing
# 12,733:
3:32 pm PDT, Oct 24,
Jeannie Cavender, Georgia
# 12,732:
6:55 pm PDT, Oct 20,
Lynne Banta, California
# 12,731:
9:24 am PDT, Oct 19,
Courtney Babcock, Connecticut
# 12,730:
10:43 am PDT, Oct 16,
Amy St Pierre, Wyoming
It's called separation of state and religion. Religion is a private matter that shouldn't be brought into public schools.
It's called separation of state and religion. Religion is a private matter that shouldn't be brought into public schools.
# 12,729:
4:23 pm PDT, Oct 13,
Heather Golden, California
If it is voluntary, I say go for it. Studying the Christian Bible is just as valid as studying geography. If it's a choice, no problem. If it is mandatory, I say, you need to reread the Constitution. Now, about the Ten Commandments being displayed . . . I'll keep my beliefs out of your face if you keep yours out of mine!!
If it is voluntary, I say go for it. Studying the Christian Bible is just as valid as studying geography. If it's a choice, no problem. If it is mandatory, I say, you need to reread the Constitution. Now, about the Ten Commandments being displayed . . . I'll keep my beliefs out of your face if you keep yours out of mine!!
# 12,728:
10:30 am PDT, Oct 13,
Chris Spahn, New York
# 12,727:
2:35 am PDT, Oct 13,
Manuel Duarte, Portugal
# 12,726:
4:35 pm PDT, Oct 10,
DINO ALMOND, Arkansas
STOP THIS CONSTANT ENCROACHMENT BY THE RELIGIOUS RIGHT INTO THE POLITICAL ARENA. STOP IT NOW. STOP IT HERE.
STOP THIS CONSTANT ENCROACHMENT BY THE RELIGIOUS RIGHT INTO THE POLITICAL ARENA. STOP IT NOW. STOP IT HERE.
# 12,725:
12:02 pm PDT, Oct 10,
Stephanie Higgins, California
most don't understand the bible anyway, will add to the confusion.
most don't understand the bible anyway, will add to the confusion.
# 12,724:
6:11 pm PDT, Oct 9,
Name not displayed, Colorado
# 12,723:
8:31 pm PDT, Oct 7,
Michael Puzio, New Jersey
# 12,722:
5:13 pm PDT, Oct 5,
Pam Davis, Georgia
I teach my grandchildren Bible classes. I believe all children need a religious base. But home and church are where that base belongs, not in the schools. Our schools are having enough trouble without adding this way too controversial problem, anyway. Thanks for the good work!
I teach my grandchildren Bible classes. I believe all children need a religious base. But home and church are where that base belongs, not in the schools. Our schools are having enough trouble without adding this way too controversial problem, anyway. Thanks for the good work!
# 12,721:
11:19 am PDT, Oct 5,
Sara Fisch, Arizona
# 12,720:
9:30 am PDT, Oct 5,
Kathleen Sucht, Colorado
It is important to keep the seperation of church and stste.
It is important to keep the seperation of church and stste.
# 12,719:
5:59 am PDT, Oct 5,
PAULA DCASTLES, California
NO!
NO!
# 12,718:
4:26 pm PDT, Oct 4,
Rebecca Baxter, Texas
Separation of church and State. We no longer want religion crammed down our throats or our children's throats
Separation of church and State. We no longer want religion crammed down our throats or our children's throats
# 12,717:
7:07 pm PDT, Oct 2,
Jamie Fredrick, Pennsylvania
# 12,716:
3:56 pm PDT, Oct 2,
Name not displayed, Georgia
# 12,715:
10:18 am PDT, Oct 1,
Leila Holm, Finland
# 12,714:
1:19 pm PDT, Sep 29,
Melissa Fitz, Arizona
# 12,713:
11:35 am PDT, Sep 29,
Kim Stevens, California
# 12,712:
8:16 pm PDT, Sep 28,
Arlena Morton, Indiana
# 12,711:
3:24 pm PDT, Sep 28,
Joseph McAnney, Arizona
# 12,710:
11:41 am PDT, Sep 28,
Brad Beldner, California
# 12,709:
10:19 pm PDT, Sep 27,
Amanda Kulick, Pennsylvania
# 12,708:
2:05 pm PDT, Sep 27,
Lucy Cole, California
Please don't endanger the strength and leadership of our Democracy by kowtowing to the misguided religious right.
Please don't endanger the strength and leadership of our Democracy by kowtowing to the misguided religious right.
# 12,707:
6:15 am PDT, Sep 25,
Name not displayed, California
Separation of Church and State is an important part of how our country works as a democracy. Practice religion separately from government. If you want to practice religion in school, then go to a parochial school. Public schools must remain separate from religion - all religions.
Separation of Church and State is an important part of how our country works as a democracy. Practice religion separately from government. If you want to practice religion in school, then go to a parochial school. Public schools must remain separate from religion - all religions.
# 12,706:
11:00 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Theresa Von Antropoff, New Mexico
This World is made up of more then one Religion. " The last time we mixed Politlcs and Religion. People got Burned at the stake" We need to preserve our Constitutional rights, and Remeber this Nation was founded on Religious Freedom.
This World is made up of more then one Religion. " The last time we mixed Politlcs and Religion. People got Burned at the stake" We need to preserve our Constitutional rights, and Remeber this Nation was founded on Religious Freedom.
# 12,705:
5:56 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Tameria Kline, Indiana
# 12,703:
2:13 am PDT, Sep 23,
BILL DIMICK, Nevada
# 12,702:
9:46 am PDT, Sep 21,
Donna Hamsher, Louisiana
# 12,701:
3:47 pm PDT, Sep 20,
Mary Lee, Pennsylvania