Placing a discussion of Halloween on the same plane with a debate over teaching the Bible in public schools might seem blasphemous to some, but there is a connection. The logical way to deal with these problems is to banish any mention of the Bible, Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's, Easter or other topics with religious overtones from the public school classroom. But few of us subscribe to the cold, emotionless, indisputable logic of Mr. Spock from Star Trek. Our schools would be in danger of becoming sterile, colorless laboratories of learning without such influences. The alternative to total exclusion is total inclusion.
Education is, after all, about exposing our minds to new thoughts and ideas.
Unfortunately, that is not always the agenda of those who want to tear down the walls that separate church and state in the classroom. Tell us what you think. Give us your thoughts on the issues of the day by visiting our Feedback page . Verified Letters to the Editor may be printed in the Athens Daily News and Athens Banner-Herald as well as appear online.