Religious Freedom in Schools
17-year-old Josh Alexander speaks out after being suspended from Canadian Catholic school and later detained for handing out free Bibles at a protest. An eighth-grade student in New York public school district initially denied right to form Bible club but will now be allowed to do so after legal involvement.
Key Points
- 17-year-old suspended for handing out Bibles at a protest.
- Eighth-grade student initially denied right to form Bible club.
- Legal involvement led to school allowing the Bible club to be established.
Pros
- Students have the right to form religious clubs in schools.
- Legal support and advocacy helped in establishing the Bible club.
Cons
- Initial denial of forming the Bible club based on concerns of endorsing religion.