Teacher's ‘God’ banners at heart of legal dispute
By Blanca Gonzalez/San Diego Union-Tribune
Images of majestic mountains, cascading waterfalls and pastoral fields fill the walls of Brad Johnson’s math class at Westview High School in Rancho Peñasquitos. Inspirational messages accompany some of the posters, including one of a small tree in a big forest that reads “To be different is often a wonderful thing.” The veteran teacher is a longtime skier, hiker and backpacker. “I like going out and enjoying God’s creations,” he said. For Johnson, the most inspiring words he has posted in his room appear on simple red, white and blue banners that refer to God. Phrases include “In God We Trust” and “God Bless America.” (more...)