Teacher Tells First-Graders Not to Talk About God

Religious Freedom,

Last month a public school teacher in Indiana sent notes home informing families that her classroom was not the “appropriate time or place” for students to talk about religion.

The truth is, students have a constitutionally-protected right to talk about God and share their faith at school as long as they are not being disruptive. That means students can talk about their faith, read the Bible, or pray during free time.

It also means they can tie their faith into class assignments; for example, many students assigned essays along the lines of, “What person has influenced you the most?” have written about Jesus Christ.

Fortunately in this case the school district informed the teacher that the school cannot squelch students’ free speech or religious liberty.

You can download a handy flyer about students’ religious liberties here.

And don’t forget October 5 is Bring Your Bible to School Day. We are partnering with our friends at Focus on the Family to encourage students across Arkansas to take their Bibles with them to school on this day.

This is a simple way students can exercise their religious liberty and celebrate God’s Word at the same time.

This October, don’t go to school without your Bible. You can find out more about Bring Your Bible to School Day by clicking here.

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Hundreds Apply to Grow and Sell Marijuana

Marijuana

Yesterday marked the deadline to apply to grow or sell marijuana in Arkansas under the state’s new “medical marijuana” program.

State officials reported that approximately 300 companies and individuals applied to grow or sell the drug as of yesterday afternoon.

Of those 300 applicants, five growers and 32 sellers will be approved by the state.

Make no mistake about it: A lot of companies are hoping to make serious money off “medical marijuana” in Arkansas. Nearly half the people who voted last year voted against marijuana. Many of those who voted to legalize marijuana still want marijuana properly regulated.

We’re working with attorneys to help cities and counties who do not want marijuana businesses in their communities.

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Family Council Vows to Help Keep Communities Free From Marijuana

Marijuana

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, September 18, 2017

LITTLE ROCK, AR – Monday marks the deadline for entities to apply with the state to grow or sell marijuana in Arkansas.

Family Council President Jerry Cox released a statement saying, “Family Council is committed to helping communities stay free of marijuana. Arkansas’ marijuana amendment gives citizens leeway when it comes to restricting marijuana farms and stores. We are working with attorneys and others to assist cities and counties who do not want marijuana businesses in their communities.”

Cox pointed out that many Arkansans do not support medical marijuana. “Nearly half the people who voted last year voted against marijuana. Many of those who voted to legalize marijuana still want marijuana properly regulated. They don’t want marijuana stores on Main Street, and they don’t want drug users wandering around parks and playgrounds. They want to protect their communities from the effects of marijuana, and we are here to help them do that.”

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