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1910 New Catholic Dictionary

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A ground of contention wherever superintendents of schools have sought to impose the reading of the Bible to the pupils as a daily or frequent exercise. It is considered inconsistent with the non-sectarian policy of the schools. It is opposed by non-Christian parents as proselytism for the Christian religion; by Jews, as only Christian versions are used; and by Catholics because the version used is in nearly every instance the Protestant version and the principle involved is that the Bible is the sole rule of faith. Very commonly also since the passages selected are sectarian, the intrusion of this practise is considered out of place. In several states either the courts or the school superintendents or commissioners have forbidden this reading as tending to sectarianism. The latest decision is that of the court at Lead, South Dakota.

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Entry for 'Public Schools, Bible in'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​p/public-schools-bible-in.html. 1910.
 
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