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Question: Can I read my Bible in school to my self in class?

Answer: The work that students do in class is subject to the control of the teacher. However, if a teacher gives no guidelines on what students may select to read during a free reading period, a student may read the Bible or any other religious literature.


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On 04/07/04
lauren from TX said:
Wouldn't that be takeing away our rights??? You know cause your right thay came for freedom and if everyone should have a right then you have the right not to bring or read the Bible and i should have the the right to bring and read the Bible. Don't you think!!!
On 03/15/04
Ashleigh from IL said:
That is awesome Amen to that
On 02/19/04
Jared from AR said:
I have never haad a BIBLE taken away from me at school;although one teacher said that they aren't allowed at school.
On 02/08/04
keturah from AZ said:
i love god ask the next kid. they can not take my suffe.
On 02/05/04
Staci from CA said:
Preaching about God or your religion isn't a crime. I preach about God to my non-believing friends. So long as they get their words in too, we have no problem. Its not like I'm forcing them to listen or convert, I'm just trying to get them to listen and make comments. When I'm done talking about God, I listen to them talk about their religion or why they don't accept Him. And its perfectly ok. And about the Bible reading in class, if should be allowed, but like most people said only during silent reading, snack, lunch or after school. It should not have been taken away, and if i were you I'd f
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