Atheist Group Vows to 'Scrutinize' Hobby Lobby President's Public School Bible Class

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By Michael Gryboski

April 18, 2014 | 4:54 pm

A Wisconsin-based atheist organization has announced their intention to "scrutinize" the Bible class that an Oklahoma school district recently approved.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation of Madison expressed their intentions Wednesday in response to Mustang Public Schools approving a Bible class elective championed by Hobby Lobby President Steve Green.

In the statement, FFRF announced that they are "keeping a close eye on the Bible course developed by Green for public school students."

Dan Barker, FFRF co-president and a former pastor, stated in the press release that he was troubled about the possible content of the elective course.

http://www.christianpost.com/news/atheist-group-vows-to-scrutinize-hobby-lobby-presidents-public-school-bible-class-118253/

This is important. I hope it's not another PR stunt.

http://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/20416-ffrf-will-scrutinize-hobby-lobby-bible-class

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1. With FFRF, it is not likely a publicity stunt.

They have staff lawyers, and they file complaints in court.

But FFRF is a small organization and they cannot afford to take all cases to court. However, by applying pressure they have succeeded in the past without the courts, albeit often with the threat of litigation. They have a pretty darn good record, too. AFAIK.

And I agree. This class needs scrutiny. It is most likely just another excuse to proselytize fundamentalist Christianity in public schools.