God's Not Dead 2 Page #4

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Brooke, the important thing for you to

remember is you've done nothing wrong.

Neither did Ms. Wesley.

All she did was answer a question.

Ms. Wesley's answer was

not in line with school policy.

Really?

I mean, aren't we allowed

to say what we believe?

When did that change?

I'm not gonna argue with you,

and I don't want you discussing

the situation with anyone.

Do you understand?

Do you understand?

Yes.

Grace?

Are you...

Tom Endler, your union-appointed attorney.

You don't look like a lawyer.

Thank you.

I'm not sure I meant that as a compliment.

I'm determined to take it as one.

Shall we sit?

So, have you defended many teachers

in disciplinary matters?

Nope, you're my first.

Just hired on from

the public defender's office.

Criminal law?

No offense, but I'm not a criminal.

Don't be so sure of that.

Your kind of case makes

everybody uncomfortable.

School boards, teachers, parents.

It makes them feel... yucky.

Yucky?

Is that a technical legal term?

You got a better word for it?

Grace, I'm gonna level with you.

Nobody wants your case.

I drew it because

I'm low man on the totem pole

in a place where

seniority means everything.

If, for whatever reason,

you're not happy with me,

you're on your own.

You're free to hire your own

attorney out of your own pocket.

Educational law isn't

exactly a common specialty.

So, what's the good news?

I don't like to lose.

And I'm willing to fight for you.

Are you a believer?

You mean a Christian?

No, but I think that's an advantage.

Why?

You're passionate about what you believe.

I mean, let's face it, it's why

you're in trouble in the first place.

But it blinds you to

the realities of procedure.

Okay.

Okay, what?

Okay, I agree to let you represent me.

- Good.

- Good.

David, are you okay?

Um, terrific.

There was a young man

in here, brilliant kid,

with no exposure to Scripture

until a few months ago.

He came in with some questions.

147 of 'em to be exact.

I feel like I've been hit

by a truck loaded with Bibles.

Big heavy ones with those thick covers.

Always be ready to give

answer as to why you believe

and the reason for your hope.

1 Peter chapter 3, verse 15.

Yes.

And where were you 4 hours ago?

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart

"and lean not on your own understanding.

"In all your ways, acknowledge him

and he will make your paths straight."

Father, I need you.

I can't do this alone.

I know that you're in control.

Please, give me the courage.

In Jesus' name, amen.

Call to order.

I assume Ms. Wesley understands

that this board has the power

to recommend any number

of disciplinary actions,

up to and including termination.

She does.

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