Initially I was more of yours and Clandestine's mindset on this. But I think I should have given LA more credit on the matter.
The decision for whether a TC display can stand is whether it has no secular legislative purpose. The secular legislative purpose here is the teaching of the history of public schooling and the fact that TC displays were once mandated. It's a somewhat slippery argument but it's an undeniable historical fact and interesting given how happy people are to dwell on slavery but unwilling to talk about the lost role of faith in our children's lives.
Secondly, there is a religious battle being fought over our schooling and we're fighting it with one hand tied behind our back. If secular individuals get their way on 100% of school processes and subject matter, then they are establishing their legally recognized religion on the school system. The very argument that they are projecting onto others.
We are seeing the results of letting them operate unchecked.
I do have some sympathy with this view, and believe me, if this signals a return to Christian values there’ll be nobody happier than me. However, I can see how this may pan out. Other religions will demand their holy scriptures be posted on school walls, the Koran, Talmud etc. Heck, the LGBTQ+ and Trans groups are pseudo-religious and could demand their slogans be erected in prime positions around our schools, indoctrinating our children’s young, fertile minds.
I’d prefer to keep public schools secular.
Initially I was more of yours and Clandestine's mindset on this. But I think I should have given LA more credit on the matter.
The decision for whether a TC display can stand is whether it has no secular legislative purpose. The secular legislative purpose here is the teaching of the history of public schooling and the fact that TC displays were once mandated. It's a somewhat slippery argument but it's an undeniable historical fact and interesting given how happy people are to dwell on slavery but unwilling to talk about the lost role of faith in our children's lives.
Secondly, there is a religious battle being fought over our schooling and we're fighting it with one hand tied behind our back. If secular individuals get their way on 100% of school processes and subject matter, then they are establishing their legally recognized religion on the school system. The very argument that they are projecting onto others.
We are seeing the results of letting them operate unchecked.
I do have some sympathy with this view, and believe me, if this signals a return to Christian values there’ll be nobody happier than me. However, I can see how this may pan out. Other religions will demand their holy scriptures be posted on school walls, the Koran, Talmud etc. Heck, the LGBTQ+ and Trans groups are pseudo-religious and could demand their slogans be erected in prime positions around our schools, indoctrinating our children’s young, fertile minds.
I’d prefer to keep public schools secular.