A smart move, or an unbelievably stupid one?

[Snsl153]

A story from a long time ago now (2012), but I just came across it this minute. I don't live in Canada, so I knew nothing about it until I read the article.
https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2012/04/08/ban_on_gideon_bible_handout_at_public_schools_sparks_torrent_of_hate_mail.html

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The link doesn't seem to work. Lately I haven't been able to get links to work here for some reason. Anyway, if you type the whole thing out manually in the URL, it should (hopefully) work. Here's a quote:
"The Bluewater board, with more than 18,000 students in 53 schools across a broad territory around Owen Sound up to Tobermory, is expected to formalize the ban at its meeting April 17, following in the footsteps of several other boards across Canada."

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"Ban proponents argue distribution of the Bibles has no place in a secular school system, and that it potentially violates human-rights legislation."

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

If you want to see the whole article, here is the link.

https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2012/04/08/ban_on_gideon_bible_handout_at_public_schools_sparks_torrent_of_hate_mail.html

Unfortunately, the link above is divided in two parts. Hence it is not redirecting to any page.

[Snsl153]

Thank you! <3
I completely screwed up the link, and used up both of my updates.

[Jamie05rhs]

I don't see what's wrong with giving out free reading materials. The kids aren't required to read them; they aren't even required to take them, for that matter.

[Snsl153]

Exactly. I just don't see why this is even an issue.

[Jamie05rhs]

@Snsl153 Thank you.

[Jamie05rhs]

Thanks for the MHO.

[jennifer_bloom]

The bible has both positive and negative effects on people

[Th3ft]

Interesting! I didn’t know that this had happened. I had moved to Canada in 2012 for Bible school and never heard anything about this. Although I had moved to Alberta. It is too bad that they got such disturbing kickback but I also don’t think that the band should exist as it isn’t messing with anyone’s rights. It was an offer to a 5th grader. And if parents don’t approve of the decision their child made they can just as easily throw it away. But a hand out in school isn't crossing any church and state issues.

[AviatorTom]

Makes no sense. Banning any book violates human-rights. Nothing wrong with having a Bible in schools. Same for the Quran, Book of Mormon, Jewish Bible and all other religious books... every school library should have them. It's wrong to emphasize one religion over another but it's okay, and preferred, to make their books available.

Please, let's not have a real "Fahrenheit 451".

[exitseven]

I can remember being in 3r grade and having the teacher read stories from the Bible in class. It was ended right after that. There is supposed to be a divide of church and state and having Bibles in the public schools violates that.

[msc545]

Smart move. Distribute Bibles in churches, not schools.

[NathanDavis]

we just threw ours in the trash... to be honest

[Anonymous]

Im staying neutral.