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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 02/02/04
Will from IL said:
I don't think it matters what kind of book you read, as long as you aren't reading it while the teacher is talking, or when you aren't supposed to. Just be sure to bring a fake cover, because some people will wonder why you're reading the bible! (No offense to ANY religions.)
On 01/29/04
colin from TN said:
you should be allowed to read whatever you want in school. It is no one elses business what religin you are and it make me made when prayer was taken out of public schools. If you don't want to pray then just don't pray. Don't take that privilage away from everyone else just because you don't want to.
On 01/29/04
jared from TN said:
ill bring my bible as much as i want. and if someone says anything, ill spread my white christian beliefs to them, until they are converted to my way of thinking. diversity is of the devil.
On 01/28/04
Jannah from FL said:
Your school is like its own mini government. A students constitutional rights do not apply on campus. You have to follow what ever rules they lay out for you. So if your teacher tells you your not allowed to read the bible in class, your not allowed; period. Just like they have the power to put you in uniforms and not allow you to carry bookbags. Oh, and the person who said that this thread is not a sermon was right. Its about your rights at school, not religion. And for all you religious fanatics, what makes you so sure your beliefs are right anyway? Man wrote the bible, not God. So when your
On 01/24/04
Bianca from TX said:
I don't think anyone can prevent anyone from praying or preaching. If you are not a Christian, you express your religion you you do it. NOBODY should stop you from what you believe in!
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