Thwarting Theocracy in Missouri
Coincidentally, the religious right in Missouri seems to be marching in lockstep with Kansas.
Recently a bill was introduced to amend the Missouri Constitution to emphasize the right of students to pray in school.
This of course is nothing but political grandstanding. That right already exists and has been vigorously defended by many organizations. I don't know of anyone (myself included) who would oppose voluntary prayer, bible study, meditation, wiccan ritual study, or any other form of religious expression.
However, apparently we are seeing another instance of the Christian persecution complex coming into play. Someone said a pastor said that he heard a student on some bus somewhere was told he couldn't bring a bible on board. Hence the bill. This is done solely to ignite a firestorm of ideological nonsense which is unnecessary.
The 1st amendment and the Missouri constitution already guarantee the right of freedom of religion.
But then again, style over substance in politics is nothing new.
Recently a bill was introduced to amend the Missouri Constitution to emphasize the right of students to pray in school.
This of course is nothing but political grandstanding. That right already exists and has been vigorously defended by many organizations. I don't know of anyone (myself included) who would oppose voluntary prayer, bible study, meditation, wiccan ritual study, or any other form of religious expression.
However, apparently we are seeing another instance of the Christian persecution complex coming into play. Someone said a pastor said that he heard a student on some bus somewhere was told he couldn't bring a bible on board. Hence the bill. This is done solely to ignite a firestorm of ideological nonsense which is unnecessary.
The 1st amendment and the Missouri constitution already guarantee the right of freedom of religion.
But then again, style over substance in politics is nothing new.
posted by Jason E. Peck at 8:38 PM
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