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Friday, September 5, 2008

Friday-"Bible Clubs"

Hi it's Steph again. Zoe has an away field hockey game today, so I'll post.

I found a very interesting article, and decided to share it.

This isn't really a debate, but I would like to know what you think.

Basically, the administrators of a high school in Orange County have been told that they can no longer ban the school's "Bible Club" to meet on school grounds. They also have to be featured in the yearbook and recognized on the school website with their picture and names.

The superintendent, Dennis Smith, says that the school has always not allowed non-curricular based clubs. Suggestions such as the rock-climbing club and community service groups have been denied in the past. He doesn't think this should be an exception.

On the other hand, U.S. district Judge Cormac J. Carney, says that "schools must provide a microcosm of society, along with the freedom for students to be exposed to diverse and challenging views and choose between them. The district's objections seem to be based, at least partially, on a paternalistic desire to control the views and outlets available to students during the day."

What do you guys think?

Read more on this story: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-bible4-2008sep04,0,6208549.story



Either go with a policy that has been with the school all along but is controversial, or go with something that offers the school a chance to be diverse but doesn't allign with any school curiculum.

Please comment away!

-Steph
Skittles!_4321

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Welcome Back!

Hi everyone! I hope you guys had a productive summer. This blog was such a hit last year, it just needed to be brought back! We will still have videos, debates, links and more this year and I hope you tell all your friends if you enjoy the experience!

Oh, by the way, this isn't Zoe posting! It's Steph, otherwise known as Skittles!_4321. Zoe is really busy with school and stuff, so I'm going to help her out with posting sometimes.

Remember to email the blog's email address anytime you have any videos, pictures, poems, or just general suggestions that you think would be helpful. The address is: whyilovejesusblog@yahooo.com. We
would love to hear from you!

Here's today's music video. It's totally NOT LAME.

In Better Hands by Natalie Grant





And this one is the same song, only by a young girl who is extremely good at singing. I think I like this one even better! You tell me.



Anyway, welcome back and we'll be sure to keep you update!



Remember to keep emailing your debate suggestions!

And comment to tell me what you think... :) God bless.

-Steph
Skittles!_4321