William Murchison Quotes

A judge found it constitutionally intolerable that Louisiana should interject 'religious beliefs and moral judgments into teaching.'

William Murchison

• Christian
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• Found
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• A judge found it constitutionally intolerable that Louisiana should interject 'religious beliefs and moral judgments into teaching.'

  

  William Murchison
  • Christian
  • Religious
  • Teaching