Church of Scientology Booklet Rejected From Ill. School Curriculum

Church of Scientology Booklet Rejected From Ill. School Curriculum

An Illinois state representative seems to be at odds recently with the law after presenting a bill that would, unbeknownst to him, introduce teachings of the Church of Scientology to public school curriculums.

Seeking to shape the character and integrity of children in the state’s public schools, Dan Burke (D-Chicago) sponsored House Resolution 254, which proposes three programs for character development, including the now controversial option “Good Choices.”

Created by Nancy Cartwright’s non-profit foundation Happy House, the Good Choices program appeared at first glance to be a morally upright regimen designed to help positively shape kids. Cartwright is most well-known as the voice behind America’s mischievous child, Bart Simpson.

But when word began to circulate that the curriculum was based on The Way to Happiness, a book written by L. Ron Hubbard, founder of the Church of Scientology, of which she was an active member, many Republicans reacted and spoke out.

More:
http://www.christianpost.com/news/church-of-scientology-booklet-rejected-from-ill-school-curriculum-50194/


See prior thread:

Scientology in Illinois' public schools?
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=214x279492

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That's a South Park episode waiting to happen. Or did I miss it already?