Kelly Bennett

The wording of this bill is very dangerous in specifically allowing Christian religion organizations the ability to elect their own teachers that would then be able to influence the children of this state, possibly against the wishes of their family. It seems to make no inclusion of other established religion organizations in the state. The state of NH has cultural and religious diveristy that is being excluded by the wording of this bill, which is unconstitutional. This bill also provides privileges and protections to teachers of Christian affiliation. Again we have numerous religion organizations in NH being excluded such privileges. I ask why? When a bill aimed at election of educational personal, provides privileges and protections to Christian officials only, it it a blatant attempt at pushing a Christian nationalist perspective of morality on children. Only the family and child have the right to decide what religious doctrine the child should be exposed to. There is no reason to include religion in school out side already established private religious schools. Further if the writers of this bill want religion in schools, they they best be prepared for all religions to demand equal representation. Many of these other religions likely go against the writers personal views, which im certain they would fight bitterly to not have their own children forced exposure to. So why are we allowing them to do the same to other families? I urge the people of NH to fight this bill as worded and not allow the inclusion of religious persons as protected teachers under a morality clause in our schools.