Charles Haynes could refer to: (wikipedia)
I think the school is very smart to put this in the handbook,
Behind this is the tension around the country about how to go about doing a Bible elective, and a lot is at stake.
I believe this really upholds the First Amendment and is sound educationally.
This is not a Sunday school course. I think the legislature didn't do its homework, didn't think about the ramifications of this.
I think change in this area could be quite dramatic. All the 5-4 decisions could go the other way.
Some of the courses I've encountered around the country over 20 years would not pass muster in a court of law. They're closer to Sunday School than legitimate academic courses.
That was when the court decided to weaken the Tinker standard. The school really does have to show it would be a serious disruption.
Generally speaking, private and religious schools are not subject to the First Amendment.
These are cases courts like the least; they stir raw emotions. Whatever they decide will be misunderstood; I don't think any side will be happy with the result. Even the winning side loses because of the deep divisions that will result.
This is not about compromising convictions. This is about finding ways to work and live together as American citizens.