BIBLE IN SCHOOLS

Evening Post, Volume CIII, Issue 56, 8 March 1922, Page 8

BIBLE IN SCHOOLS

DISCUSSION IN AUCKLAND.

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.- , AUCKLAND, This Day. ' The question- of the i> introduction of Bible instruction into State schools vrnS discussed in committee by the Council of Christian Congregations last evening. Canon James gaves an address on the subject, and strongly- urged, that . the time had arrived when united effort by the citizens should be made in the direction of having Bible instruction made part of the syllabus in the schools, lie expressed himself as entirely opposed to " right of entry " by clergy, as he considered such "instruction should bo given by the school teachers. Several speakers endorsed the proposals outlined ly Canon James. The proceedings were then carried on in open council, when, oh the motion of Canon James, it was unanimously resolved, " That the council calls for an amendment of the Education Act so that Bible .-instruction according to the London County Counciil or other agreed syllabus shall be given in the State schools within the ordinary school hours by teachers ouly, without right of entry to any others, with a conscience clause for parents and teachers." It was left to the executive to form a plan of campaign in furtherance, of the object outlined in the resolution. •