Bible-in-Schools

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 29, 28 October 1932, Page 13

Bible-in-Schools

Sir, —Surely “Law aud Order” could not have read my letter very carefully, as I did not state that, for twenty years, I had conducted religious instruction in a State school, but that Brotestant clergy had done so under the Nelson scheme, while no Roman Catholic priest had used the opportunity open to him to instruct his pupils. The Roman Catholic children usually did their home work under the supervision of an assistant, but there were no “nondescripts.” Had their parents wished, the children could have gone home, but seemingly they were perfectly satisfied. So much for sectarian drafting. As these lessons were carried on by the clergy with tho consent of parents, school committee (on which were Roman Catholics)," and education board. I do not think that “Law and Order” need worry about “the morality, the honesty, and the brand of Christianity which constitute ’Headmaster’s’ equipment for his profession.” Apparently the public were satisfied on all three points for twenty years. —I am, etc., HEADMASTER. October 25.