This is why it is so important to understand the historical and cultural background
of any text in Scripture, and especially the original
intent of the various
laws, because if we fail to understand or recognize these background issues, it is possible that in trying to obey a
law, we are actually doing the
exact opposite
of what God originally intended by that
law.
Exact words: «District is advised to get this statement
of intent [to opt - out] from the parent in writing so the district can provide a written response... citing
laws... and asking the parent to reconsider it as a violation
of the
law not to comply».