Bible Study Coming to New Braunfels ISD

Bible Study Coming to New Braunfels ISD
LAST UPDATE: 1/17/2006 8:21:44 AM
Posted By: Maritza Nunez
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One public school district voted Monday night to begin offering a new bible class as part of its curriculum.

The elective course is called "The Bible and its Influence." Board members voted six to one to approve the new class.

"The Bible is a fundamental document," says Rosalyn Bratcher with the New Braunfels ISD. "It has had a great influence in terms of politics, art, music, literature."

The district says this course does not violate the First Amendment.

"What makes it compliant is that we are teaching the Bible as a textbook and a document," adds Bratcher.

Northeast ISD already offers a bible course at two of its high schools, also as an elective.

New Braunfels ISD surveyed their students and about half of the students say they are interested in taking the course.

Parents we spoke to about the issue are split on the idea.

"If you're going to have to pass this class or take this class as part of a grade or any kind of credit towards your high school diploma, I'm totally against it," says Christy Oliphant.

Keith says, "I think we need to learn more about our creator."

Now that the class has been approved by the New Braunfels school board, it will be offered to Juniors and Seniors in the fall.

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This will be an interesting story to keep track of as it develops. I love how the lady mentioned doesn't want the students to have to pass the class. Is there any other class that you take and don't have to pass to get credit for it? She needs to understand that while the class is an elective (meaning you aren't required to take it), if you DO decide to take it, it is a class like any other and must be passed. It's a simple matter of even if you don't espouse what the Bible teaches, you must come to know what the Bible teaches about certain issues that will be discussed.

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