Good News: Court Rules in Favor of After-School Bible Clubs
 

A federal court ruled Monday that a Christian club can hold after-school Bible studies at Virginia public schools, following a lawsuit by Liberty Counsel.

The court said the Williamsburg-James City County school board engaged in discrimination when it charged Child Evangelism Fellowship a fee to hold its Good News Club on campus, while allowing Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and other organizations to meet for free.

"Every public school ought to have a Good News Club," said Mathew Staver, founder of Liberty Counsel. "The kids love them, parents appreciate them and the First Amendment protects them.

"Of all places, Good News Clubs should have been welcome in Williamsburg and James City — the birthplaces of American liberty. Now, they are welcome."