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You don’t need to panic about Bibles in public schools
The Bible classes that survive legal scrutiny are mundane and often poorly attended — and they have a legitimate academic purpose.
Texas tees up likely legal battle with biblical public school lessons
Texas has joined the states mixing the Bible with public school classrooms, setting up another potential legal showdown. The Texas State Board of Education voted 8-7 on Friday to
Texas board approves public school reading material that includes Bible stories
Only Republican members of the education board voted for it. All Democratic members and three Republicans opposed it.
Texas education officials approve Bible-based lessons for K-5 schools
The optional curriculum for elementary schools aligns with Trump’s plans for a more conservative agenda in public school classrooms.
Read excerpts of what Texas lessons may include about the Bible, Christianity
Texas education leaders are on the verge of giving their seal of approval to a controversial set of lesson plans that bring Bible stories into elementary classrooms. Many parents, public school advocates and religious leaders spent hours testifying against the proposal,
The Bible can now be taught in Texas public schools
Texas’ education board voted Friday to allow Bible-infused teachings in elementary schools, joining other Republican-led states that pushed this year to give religion a larger presence in public classrooms.
Texas approves curriculum allowing Bible-based teachings in public grade schools
Schools would be able to choose to use it starting in the '25-'26 school year. Developed by the Texas Education Agency earlier this year, the curriculum introduces Bible-based lessons, such as the Golden Rule,
Texas Approves Bible-Based Lessons in Elementary Schools
Texas has approved a controversial new curriculum that allows elementary schools to incorporate Bible teachings into reading and language arts lessons. Schools adopting the optional program will receive additional state funding,
Texas schools can now teach Bible-based reading lessons
Texas schools will not be required to use "BlueBonnet" curriculum, which includes lessons from the books of Genesis and Psalms, as well as the New Testament, but will receive extr
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Texas officials signal support for adding Bible lessons for K-5 classes as some states push Christianity in public schools
Officials in Texas have backed a controversial new public school curriculum that would incorporate Christian lessons from the ...
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Post-Election Gloating and Meltdowns Reveal Our Hopes and Fears
Dealing with emotions across political differences is the next opportunity for the church to work through division.
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Nov. 24 Letters Part 3: Our Readers’ Opinions
The church (individuals and as a body) is “supposed to be the conscience of the state” in “sounding the clarion call,” per “Bonehoeffer” book author Eric Metaxas, and, “Jesus gives us the opportunity, ...
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No, a leading anti-racism organisation hasn’t declared Christianity a terrorist group
The Anti-Defamation League has listed Christianity as a terrorist group. AAP FACTCHECK – Social media posts are falsely ...
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State Board of Education approves Bible-infused curriculum
Critics say the curriculum overemphasizes Christianity. Texas school districts don’t have to use it but will receive $60 per ...
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Netflix releases trailer for biblical epic ‘Mary’: ‘An origin story of Christianity’
On Dec 6th, Netflix invites audiences on a compelling journey back to ancient Judea to witness the story of the Nativity ...
Neo-Nazis march in Columbus; hate on Steam: It's the week in extremism
Add Columbus, Ohio, to the places where neo-Nazis have waved swastikas recently. And a Va. senator calls on game platform ...