Gov. Bill Graves criticized the board for damaging Kansas' reputation for excellence in education. Deans of all Kansas regents universities disapproved of the change. Public schools are to teach science, not religion. It is not the business of public schools or government institutions, at any level, to impose religion upon any American. While it is proper for public schools to teach about all religions of the world, the specific teaching of any particular viewpoint regarding religion is improper.
Religion is a personal matter for individuals, families and churches.
The Interfaith Alliance of Southeast Kansas advises all supporters of sound science education to be aware of the issue at both the state and local board of education levels. When we first made the decision, we had no idea of the cost emotionally. His big green eyes were bright with laughter, and his smile lit up his whole face. In spite of all the behavior problems and past trauma, this child's heart was open to love and acceptance. We met him in March 1998, when he was 7.