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From CBN. Texas public schools could soon have chaplains to help students deal with various life issues.
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State lawmakers recently passed Senate Bill 763 which allows religious chaplains to work in a counseling role. The measure is now on Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk awaiting approval. …
Author and pastor Dr. Ed Stetzer, of The Wheaton College Billy Graham Center, is familiar with the legislation and applauds the state’s move.
“We’re dealing with a generational struggle, coming out of Covid, the isolation, the political division, questions about who we are and where we’re going as a people. That’s putting a lot of stress and strain on the next generation,” Stetzer told CBN News. …
Opponents argue that chaplains in schools will be there to proselytize and promote a state-preferred religion, …
“We want to make sure this is not something that is used inappropriately. We want to serve all people and also too this chaplaincy is open to people of all different kinds of faiths,” he added.
While the chaplains do not require board certification like counselors or teachers, they must be endorsed by an organization recognized by the Defense Department, Federal Bureau of Prisons, or the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. …
“The ACLU of Texas has told me when I was reporting on this they are mulling a legal challenge and they said they are in conversation with other groups as well,” said Jenkins. “So, I would be surprised if it’s not the ACLU of Texas if at least one other group does file a challenge against this bill. It could be on a myriad of grounds that might include First Amendment issues.” …
“Recent Supreme Court cases are allowing this to happen and will probably stand up to scrutiny if done well and if it doesn’t favor one religion or the other,” said Stetzer.
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