There's a level of hypocrisy that needs to be addressed. It's much like the equal rights amendment. In the history of our nation, there have always been close ties between government and religious faith, yet for some reason, the Supreme Court makes decisions that you can't have religious creches in front of public buildings and you can't have prayer in schools. There are only about 65 pastors from across the United States who will attend the conference, which is sponsored by Congressman Jay Dickey of Arkansas, and coordinated by the American Family Association, whose founder, Dr. Donald Wildmon, has long been in the forefront of church-state debates. A religion is nothing more than a belief system, a faith walk.
Some people have faith in themselves, while some believe there is a higher power.
I think our purpose is to open a dialogue, even in schools. It's possible to have a scholarly treatment of religion without imposing our beliefs on others.