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ACLU Helps Restore Biblical Verse to High School Yearbook
Associated Press. Is this a sign of the Apocalypse?STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. â The American Civil Liberties Union, perhaps better known for helping keep religion out of the classroom, came to the defense of a high school graduate whose yearbook entry was censored because it contained a biblical verse. The organizationâs Michigan chapter announced a settlement Tuesday with Utica Community Schools that restores Abby Molerâs message to Stevenson High Schoolâs 2001 yearbook. Moler, the class of 2001 valedictorian, was among a group of students asked by school officials to offer their thoughts for the yearbook. Her entry included the biblical verse, Jeremiah 29:11: "âFor I know the plans I have for you,â declares the Lord, âplans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."â The entry was deleted from the yearbook because of its religious nature, school officials told Moler at the time. She responded by asking the ACLU for help. Wonder of wonders, they actually helped! . . . "The Supreme Court has said there can be school oversight in official publications, but the schools still have to honor the constitutional rights of their students," said Kary Moss, executive director of the ACLU of Michigan. In other news, pigs flew, cats and dogs were seen lying down together, and Turkish pundit Murat endorsed the reelection of George W. Bush. Todayâs weather forecast for greater Hell and vicinity: continued cold temperatures, with heavy snow and blizzard-like conditions . . . Posted by: Mike 2004-05-12 |
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