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Letter to Editor
February 27, 1962
Montgomery County Sentinel
Rockville, Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland
What is this article about?
Former teacher Carrie B. Chiswell opposes eliminating religious observances in Montgomery County, Maryland public schools, arguing they foster discipline, respect for God and parents, character building, and preservation of heritage through non-sectarian prayer and Biblical readings.
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Religion in Schools
As a former teacher in the public schools of Montgomery County, Maryland I here express strong opposition to the elimination of all religious observances in our public schools. I am happy to affirm that when I taught in the elementary grades I was privileged to use the Biblical Psalms and the Lord's Prayer.
Discipline was no problem.
There was evidenced respect for God and parents. I agree with one who has recently and publicly said that he supports the view that non-sectarian prayer and inspirational readings are a unifying experience and contribute to an understanding of the brotherhood of all mankind and help the schools to develop character."
Education without commensurate character building to provide divine inspiration and guidance for our youth and children is dangerous. Our heritage has been a rich and a sound one. Let us preserve it.
Carrie B. Chiswell
(Mrs. George W. Chiswell)
As a former teacher in the public schools of Montgomery County, Maryland I here express strong opposition to the elimination of all religious observances in our public schools. I am happy to affirm that when I taught in the elementary grades I was privileged to use the Biblical Psalms and the Lord's Prayer.
Discipline was no problem.
There was evidenced respect for God and parents. I agree with one who has recently and publicly said that he supports the view that non-sectarian prayer and inspirational readings are a unifying experience and contribute to an understanding of the brotherhood of all mankind and help the schools to develop character."
Education without commensurate character building to provide divine inspiration and guidance for our youth and children is dangerous. Our heritage has been a rich and a sound one. Let us preserve it.
Carrie B. Chiswell
(Mrs. George W. Chiswell)
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Emotional
Religious
What themes does it cover?
Religion
Education
Morality
What keywords are associated?
Religion In Schools
Public Education
Prayer
Lord's Prayer
Character Building
Heritage Preservation
What entities or persons were involved?
Carrie B. Chiswell (Mrs. George W. Chiswell)
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Carrie B. Chiswell (Mrs. George W. Chiswell)
Main Argument
strong opposition to eliminating religious observances in public schools, as they promote discipline, respect, character development through non-sectarian prayer and biblical readings, and preserve a rich heritage; education without divine inspiration is dangerous.
Notable Details
Use Of Biblical Psalms And Lord's Prayer In Elementary Grades
Agreement With Public Figure Supporting Non Sectarian Prayer For Unity And Brotherhood
Emphasis On Character Building And Divine Guidance