Crockett v. Sorenson

"The First Amendment was never intended to insulate our public institutions from any mention of God, the Bible or religion...Some of the better known works which rely heavily on allusions from the Bible include...THE PLAYS OF SHAKESPEARE, especially Measure for Measure...Secular education imposes immediate demands that the student have a good knowledge of the Bible...A basic background in the Bible is essential to fully appreciate and understand both Western culture and current events." U.S. District Court decision Crockett v. Sorenson (W.D. Va. 1983)