You may recall A, our 4'5" sixth grader, from November. He takes a good deal of pride in his beliefs, as is evident from these comments:
Teacher: For God's sake, can you be quiet?
A: "Why do you have to bring God into it!? He's our father! God's our father! Don't bring him into it!"
A, responding to the praise of another student: "Why is everyone always saying things to him!? He's not perfect! Jesus was perfect. He's not Jesus! D isn't perfect. Jesus is!"
If I were a better writer, I would be able to describe how difficult suppressing the urge to erupt into laughter is in these situations. I would also be able to describe A's earnest face and animated hand gestures. If I were a better writer, that is.
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