[nathanbedford]

The overall need for children to receive religious instruction might be grounded in the conviction that Tennessee should not become New York, California or Illinois.

The scheduling during the day might have something to do with the need to transport children home by school bus or carpool.

[fortes fortuna juvat]

The overall need for children to receive religious instruction might be grounded in the conviction that Tennessee should not become New York, California or Illinois.
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A perfectly rational explanation if ever there was one.
Let’s hope it proves successful!