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From: liz@umcp-cs.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.politics
Subject: Re: The Bible and our great Nation.
Message-ID: <1982@umcp-cs.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 19-Aug-83 01:17:07 EDT
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Posted: Fri Aug 19 01:17:07 1983
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This reminds me of a conversation I had once with an English teacher
who was lamenting the fact that the Bible was rarely read as
literature in the schools.  Her assertion was that it had influenced
our history and culture enough that we ought to be more aware of
its contents.  Her remarks surprised me because I don't think she
believes in the Bible or is particuarly religious.

I think she has a point.  If it really has influenced us that much
(and I think it has), objective Bible reading should be part of a
well rounded education.  (Please note that I am not advocating
teaching religious beliefs in public schools -- I think that is
wrong.)
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				-Liz Allen, U of Maryland, College Park MD
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