"Is Declaration of Independence unconstitutional?"

That's the headline of this WorldNetDaily.com piece reporting that the Cupertino Union School District is being sued by the Attorneys for the Alliance Defense Fund "for prohibiting a teacher from providing supplemental handouts to students about American history because the historical documents contain some references to God and religion." What happened exactly?

Patricia Vidmar, principal of the Stevens Creek School, reportedly ordered the teacher, Stephen Williams, to submit his lesson plans and supplemental handouts to her for advance approval. Aside from Williams, a Christian, no other teachers were subject to the advance-screening requirement, says the ADF.

Just what documents did Williams submit that were deemed unfit for the school's students?

"Excerpts from the Declaration of Independence, the diaries of George Washington and John Adams, the writings of William Penn, and various state constitutions," said the public-interest law firm representing Willliams.

Such politically-correct silliness seems to be run-of-the-mill for some schools and it reveals what I hope will soon be vividly obvious to those paying attention: that such "liberalism" (it's actually an attempt at cultural totalitarianism) cannot and will not engage in true dialogue nor compete in the public square. It is a narrowmindedness that makes even narrowminded Christians (far fewer exist, of course, than the MSM and the cultural elites say) appear openminded in comparison. Christianity can handle competition. It will flourish where a true exchange of ideas takes place. It proves attractive when people see it for what it really is. Political correctness cannot compete, it cannot flourish in daylight, and its hideous nature is revolting to those who see it unmasked.

Okay, this rant is finished. Others to follow at unexpected moments...

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[Faith]

Am considering having a bumper sticker made with this truism... "There is nothing more close-minded than an "open-minded" liberal".