Thursday, February 28, 2013
Christian Science Teacher Fired Over Creationism to Head to Ohio Supreme Court
By Leonardo Blair , CP Contributor
February 26, 2013|4:54 pm
A 20-year Ohio middle school science teacher who was fired in 2011 for teaching creationism in his class will have his day in the Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday when his lawyers will argue that his firing was a violation of his First and Fourteenth Amendment rights to free speech and religion.
"In oral arguments before the Ohio Supreme Court tomorrow, February 27, The Rutherford Institute will defend the right to academic freedom of a science teacher fired for encouraging students to think critically about the school's science curriculum, particularly as it relates to evolution theories," said the Rutherford Institute in a statement released in response to questions from The Christian Post on Tuesday.READ MORE at the Christian Post
Louie Giglio's Anti-Slavery 'End It' Movement in Social Media Blackout
Pastor Louie Giglio and supporters of the global "End It" anti-slavery campaign are participating in a day-long social media blackout today in order to raise awareness for the 27 million people living as slaves.
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