Teachers Ordered To Remove Bibles From Their Classroom Desks

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... "In this case, a Peoria, Ariz., teacher was told to remove her bible from the classroom after a complaint by an atheist organization.

"And after the “Freedom From Religion” foundation complained about the teacher’s bible, the Scottsdale-based Alliance Defending Freedom shot back, warning the district of “overreach.”
Bibles and other religious symbols are generally permitted, as long as they are within “personal spaces.” A U.S. District court in Texas ruled as such:

Items on a teacher’s desk often include such as things a family photos and mementos. Having a small cross, which oftentimes is simply a gift from a student, alongside family photos or other student gifts, clearly does not demonstrate government endorsement. The mere fact that it occurs in a government setting does not render it unconstitutional.

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