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School Removes ‘God’ From Famous American Song

Friday, April 6, 2012 12:29
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This is a story that continues the debate on religion in school.  An elementary school in this case.  Why it happened im not sure because it seems everyone objected to it.  

-Mort

GOD BLESS AMERICA

 
American songwriter Lee Greenwood says perhaps a Bellingham elementary school should've checked with parents first before removing the word "God" from his popular song "God Bless The USA."
While preparing Stall Brook Elementary students for an assembly celebrating their knowledge of the 50 states, the word "God" was dropped from Greenwood's song and the lyrics changed from "God Bless the USA" to "We Love the USA."  Parents strongly objected.  Superintendent of Schools Edward Fluery says he's sorry if the change was considered disrespectful.

Read more at the source here:  http://www.thebostonchannel.com/r/30840013/detail.html#.T37hmMVDlAk.facebook

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