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I can't imagine any library, especially public school libraries, without the religious texts of, and information about the major religions. How can a library support the curriculum, which includes World History, without including the books that underpin most of that world history? Also, the religious Puritan Literature in our American Literature textbooks would be difficult to understand without reference to the religious texts that support it. Try teaching the famous, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God", without making reference to the Christian Bible! I would say, start with the sacred texts of the major religious and add other sacred texts as money allows. Remember, many of the minor Christian sects use the Protestant Bible as their sacred text - as is the case with the many sects of the other major religions, so it isn't such an overwhelming task as some would make it. And you can choose a good Reference Encyclopedia set that will cover information about the minor sects. Some librarians seem to have the same misunderstanding that some students have: there is no law that says school libraries cannot include religious texts in the library. Our district policy simply states that we provide a balanced view on religion and controversial issues. Including just a Protestant Christian Bible is hardly balanced. Also, aside from the sacred texts, there is a difference between books that proselytize and those that inform readers about a religion. I do not include books that proselytize. Sharon Slaney, Librarian Timberlake H.S. Library 5973 W. Hwy 54 P.O. Box 909 Spirit Lake, Id. 83869 208-623-6303 sslaney@lakeland272.org This email was Anti Virus checked by Astaro Security Gateway. http://www.astaro.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------