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As more and more states pass laws targeting "pornographic material" in books and online, they are repeatedly running up against a problem: The Bible has not just a few passages that could be considered indecent

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[-] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 358 points 1 year ago

The Davis School District initially removed the Bible from school libraries after a review determined it did include "vulgar" content. But the school board unanimously reversed its decision after a review by an appeal committee determined the text has " significant, serious value for minors which outweighs the violent or vulgar content it contains," the AP reported.

There's no hypocrisy here.

[-] stabby_cicada@slrpnk.net 230 points 1 year ago

Selective enforcement is the core of conservative law making.

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[-] Modern_medicine_isnt@lemmy.world 72 points 1 year ago

does the law allow a school board to override the law? That seems odd.

[-] reverendsteveii@lemm.ee 59 points 1 year ago

We all knew they were gonna figure out a way that the law doesn't apply to them and the stuff they like. That's like the fundamental constant of conservatives, it's different when we do it because we're not those people.

[-] Riyosha_Namae@reddthat.com 8 points 1 year ago

“Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” –Francis M. Wilhoit

[-] SeaJ@lemm.ee 43 points 1 year ago

Porn just needs some inspirational quotes to go along with it.

[-] CosmicCleric@lemmy.world 25 points 1 year ago

Porn just needs some inspirational quotes to go along with it.

Love thy Neighbor, as you would love yourself.

[-] SeaJ@lemm.ee 6 points 1 year ago

Love thy Neighbor, as you would love yourself: ferociously.

[-] socsa@lemmy.ml 15 points 1 year ago

Fuck yeah, spread it

[-] socsa@lemmy.ml 40 points 1 year ago

TBF understanding that horses are known for their voluminous ejaculation is critical knowledge for children.

[-] gamer@lemm.ee 17 points 1 year ago

God is a brony confirmed

[-] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 36 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Time to start giving the kids leaflets that highlight all the Communist teachings of Christ. Use The Bible to radicalize the youth!

Betcha they yank the book, tout suite.

[-] Kittenstix@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

They'd just lie and say the pamphlets are twisting Jesus' words and use that as a pretext to ban the pamphlets.

Cognitive dissonance is a helluva drug

[-] AmberPrince@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

They would also use it as an excuse to try and teach the Bible in schools. Ya know, to correct the misinformation in those pamphlets.

[-] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 1 year ago

Well, church leaders have been reporting that the sermon on the mount (or whatever) is being criticized as woke. Maybe there's something to this idea after all.

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