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Friendly Atheist ✊The "Hellion Academy of Independent Learning" is a direct response to LifeWise Academy's Bible classes.

The Satanic Temple is now giving students in one Ohio school district a chance to skip class, with no penalty, in order to learn more about their beliefs. And Christians deserve all the credit for making it happen.

As I’ve written about before, this is part of a program in Ohio called “Released time,” where students can skip class (with their parents’ permission) in order to obtain religious education.

A Christian ministry called LifeWise Academy has taken full advantage of this opportunity by handling all of the details for districts that allow students to participate. For a fee, usually paid for by local churches, they take care of the curriculum, staff, and background checks. Students go to those churches during the school day, get their dose of biblical indoctrination, then return to school for the rest of the afternoon.

Technically, “Released time” policies are religiously neutral. Any organization is allowed to offer these classes to students. Parents have to opt in to letting their kids participate. No school funds are used for them. 

Continue reading @ Friendly Atheist.

Thanks To Christians, Kids In Ohio Can Take Classes In Satanism During School Hours

Friendly Atheist ✊The "Hellion Academy of Independent Learning" is a direct response to LifeWise Academy's Bible classes.

The Satanic Temple is now giving students in one Ohio school district a chance to skip class, with no penalty, in order to learn more about their beliefs. And Christians deserve all the credit for making it happen.

As I’ve written about before, this is part of a program in Ohio called “Released time,” where students can skip class (with their parents’ permission) in order to obtain religious education.

A Christian ministry called LifeWise Academy has taken full advantage of this opportunity by handling all of the details for districts that allow students to participate. For a fee, usually paid for by local churches, they take care of the curriculum, staff, and background checks. Students go to those churches during the school day, get their dose of biblical indoctrination, then return to school for the rest of the afternoon.

Technically, “Released time” policies are religiously neutral. Any organization is allowed to offer these classes to students. Parents have to opt in to letting their kids participate. No school funds are used for them. 

Continue reading @ Friendly Atheist.
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