A Teacher's Dilemma

A Teacher's Dilemma

Author: Freedom From Religion Foundation February 26, 2026 Duration: 49:25

After reporting state/church news, we talk with Texas schoolteacher Gigi Cervantes who tells us why she quit her job rather than force the Ten Commandments on students.


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