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“In 1967, in DeKalb v. DeSpain, a court (255 F.Supp. 655. N.D.Ill. 1966.) took a 4-line nursery rhyme used by a K-5 kindergarten class and declared the nursery rhyme unconstitutional. The court explained that although the word 'God' was not contained in this nursery rhyme, if someone were to hear the rhyme, he might think that it was talking about God - and that would be unconstitutional!”

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David Barton, born on January 28, 1954, is a renowned American author. His works span across various fields such as history, politics, and society, and are appreciated for their in-depth research and insightful perspectives. more

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