Most scholars in the fields of biblical studies and history agree that Jesus was a Jewish teacher from Galilee who was regarded as a healer, was baptized by John the Baptist, was accused of sedition against the Roman Empire, and on the orders of Roman Governor Pontius Pilate was sentenced to death by crucifixion. [...]

Here’s an item of interest from DrudgeReport:
“Sam Morris, 16, was told to remove her cross and chain on Thursday by deputy head teacher Howard Jones at Sinfin Community School in Derby.
When the year-11 student refused she was told not to return until today and without the item of jewellery.
The 1,070-student comprehensive has a strict policy [...]

“SACRAMENTO—Most Reverend Stephen Blaire, Bishop of Stockton and President of the California Catholic Conference, released the following statement today expressing strong support for an end to the death penalty in California and affirming the recent statement of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, A Culture of Life and the Penalty of Death.
‘The California Catholic [...]

We and our attorney, Eric Grant, have repeatedly tried to reconcile with Loretto’s administration, beginning with our request for a retraction and apology on November 4th. After waiting ten days, Loretto finally responded with an unfortunate refusal along with a copy of their press release. My family continues to hope for reconciliation (see our press [...]

This was in the Sacramento Bee today:
Fired Loretto teacher files complaints
She says her ouster was discrimination, violating her free-speech rights.
By Todd Milbourn — Bee Staff Writer
Published 2:15 am PST
Friday, November 4, 2005
Story appeared in Metro section, Page B1
A former Loretto High School drama teacher alleged Thursday that her firing last month for having volunteered at [...]

The Sacramento Bee is doing an article on my expulsion. They asked for a statement. This is what I gave them:
Saturday morning, October 29th, via overnight mail, we were informed by the administration of Loretto High School of the “immediate dismissal” of our family from the school. Coming in the middle of fall term, this [...]

As of Saturday, October 29th, I was given official notice by express mail that I am expelled from Loretto High School. This was given completely without forewarning, without a meeting, and without a chance to say goodbye. My family is now seeking legal advice, and more details will follow.

First, I would like to thank those who commented on my blog, especially the women who courageously spoke about their abortion experiences. There is no better or truer voice for the pro-life movement than those who have had abortions. Thank you for sharing your stories.
After the initial uproar and confusion over Ms. Bain’s [...]

In case some of you have not figured it out yet, Wynette Sills is my mother. I was unable to reveal this earlier because at the time of my last post, my family felt that it might make my time at Loretto awkward. After all, our family appreciates the school and hopes that my younger [...]