No Bible at Show and Tell, Court Rules By MARYCLAIRE DALE

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No Bible at Show and Tell, Court Rules By MARYCLAIRE DALE,
AP

A U.S. court says a kindergartner's mother cannot read Scripture during show and tell, even if the Bible is the boy's favorite book. Monday's ruling is a victory for the Marple Newtown School District in suburban Philadelphia. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says the school's decision does not violate First Amendment rights given the nonpublic nature of the classroom and the tender age of the children. The mother, Donna Kay Busch, argues the students heard stories related to Passover, Christmas and other religious holidays. The appeals court says there is a "significant difference" between identifying those holidays and reading from Scripture.

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