Douglas Punger, school attorney for the Winston-Salem school district, says the teacher ultimately determines whether the class is taught according to constitutional guidelines. It's the methodology rather than the text. Still, a good curriculum is an even better defense, experts say. But the teacher has to be educated in how to teach the Bible academically and constitutionally. There has to be a commitment to doing it right.
Bible classes can be a tremendous addition to the curriculum.
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