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Poem: “The Hippopotamus” by T.S. Eliot
Statement of the Whole: When we began a while back to separate our lives into various spheres, especially as we moved education in the schools away from any form of religion, a new set of questions were birthed. What role does the American church play in the education of the modern child? Is it possible to teach children in a manner free of any religious instruction? If it is, is this good? Join in this long and important conversation with us.