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Originally Posted by Shimarenda
A general outline of the criteria was listed in the sidebar on the left of the article.
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High school standards
In April, the Republic school board approved book standards. These apply to all reading materials for students ages 14-17:
Language
» Moderate language may be present.
» Minimal use of mature humor and suggestive themes may be present.
Violence
» Some depictions of intense violence may be present.
» No promotion or sensationalism of violence use exists.
Sexuality
» References to sexual themes presented in realistic situations are minimal.
» No promotion or sensationalism of sexual promiscuity exists.
Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco
» References to drugs/alcohol/tobacco may be presented in realistic situations.
» No promotion or sensationalism of drugs/alcohol/tobacco use exists.
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The Bible definitely doesn't pass muster -- "promotion of violence" if nothing else.
The rest of this is so vague I think you could use it to arbitrarily pass/fail almost ANYTHING.
I also take issue with the "no promotion of promiscuity" line without a clear and unambiguous definition of what promiscuity is. Besides "more sex than I have had".
