Democratic Sentinel, Volume 17, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 July 1893 — The Bible In London Schools. [ARTICLE]

The Bible In London Schools.

There is an interesting discussion on just now in the London School Board upon the instruction that shall be given in religion and morals. One point has been decided thus far. The religious exercises are not to be limited to a simple reading of the Bible, but the teachers are to make such explanation and comment as they think necessary without infringing upon any creed or sect. In other words, the matter is left almost entirely to the judgment of the individual teachers. The next point to be met is whether the teacher shall impress upon the pupils the moral dangers of wishing to be rich, or leading a life of luxury, of intemperance, and of wickedness in its various forms. Judging from the discussions which the matter is arousing the members of the board feel themselves in a kind of Sebornian fog.