New York state’s Waterville Central School District has changed its mind on religious liberty, and will now allow one of its students to start a school Bible club.
As The Lion reported, the district had initially denied the request of 8th-grader Elijah Nelson, the son of a local pastor, even though it allowed over 20 other clubs in its schools, including a “Gay Straight Alliance.”
Over the past two years, Nelson sought permission from the district to start a Bible club to help connect Christian students. The district repeatedly denied his request, claiming the federal Equal Access Act of 1984 prevented the establishment of religious clubs.
