In his book “The Law”, Bastiat describes this process and asks the hard question we must ask ourselves: “What do I do when those entrusted with enforcing the law, use the law -- to break the law?”

"No other test ... ought to be required, on admission to any office ... than such oath of support and fidelity to this State ... and a declaration of a belief in the CHRISTIAN religion."

To give children a good education in manners, arts and science is important; to give them a religious education is indispensable; and an immense responsibility rests on parents and guardians who neglect these duties.