The Church has classes for those who are interested. Or do you think they should have Christianity forced upon them?FREEDOM OF RELIGION.
Separation of church and state. Religion belongs in the home and in church, not in schools. You cannot FORCE religion on anyone. It's not constitutional. trump is chipping away at our constitution. We CANNOT allow this.
He is not a Christian and knows nothing about the Bible. He worships himself only! Lock him up.
That's rich, goming from the devil incarnate...
The famine of Gods words inside our schools has gone on for too long: “The days are coming,” declares the Sovereign Lord, “when I will send a famine through the land— not a famine of food or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the Lord. (Amos 8:11 NIV)
You never know what God will do. Maybe God will show trump a burning bush.
Amendment I. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;
What ever happened to 'Seperation of Church and State'. Worked well 243yrs. Our founding fathers did not want organized religions taking control of our great nation.
So the guy who cheated on his 1st wife w/the 2nd wife who he cheated on with wife3 who he cheated on by raw dogging a porn star gives his 'blessings' to bible study. Gotcha.
maybe he should also include his self
This headline is not straightforward enough about the implications of what he said.
Religious choices belong in the home.
Well it's obvious the Constitution means nothing to him.
He needs to sign up
Let’s have proper sex education first
Looking for votes .... That's all !!
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realDonaldTrump kudos to you!😁
His blessing? Lol mafia huh
I can’t believe I live here
Whaaaa?!?
Good Trump. Praise God!
Separate the church from schools. Religion belongs in church. Public education includes everybody, all religions, non religious people.
Back to the 'dark ' ages.
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Separation of Church and State is still the basis of the constitution—I think!!!
POTUS, Such hypocrisy from the least Christian President in US history.
Strictly the Bible! No one's interpretation. Just the Bible.
WTF is this anti-christ giving his ok for anything like this
Trump sucking up to evangelical Christians. Satan playing the saps. I seem to remember the SCOTUS deciding religion should not be in public schools. Are the teaching New Testament, Old Testament and Koran?
Gotta love it when the STATE attempts to force religion. Isn't that the sole purpose of Christian/Catholic schools?
Pandering to the Evangelicals.
Shoring up the shrinking support by appealing to those he already has the support of? Great tactical decision.
I sure wouldn’t want to be in line when trump tries to get clearance from saint peter
Let’s see what happens when such a ruling opens up the door to teaching the Quran in public schools.
Lol.. TRUmp is hard pressed to even know a BIBLE verse...
Tell me he didn't
Who cares
They can't do this...
Are you going to reach my religion, too? You can start with the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Come to think of it, Mr President, you could do with learning a bit about compassion while you're at it!!
Do Jews and Christians really want the Bible to be opened up for debate in schools? It’s an awful book filled with awful people. Lots of opportunity for misinterpretation or worse, accurate interpretation.
They can’t even teach correct history? I went to parochial school 12 years it was a choice the key word a choice!
Satan has to bow down to the Lord's word. Amen...amen...amen.
Funny he doesn’t read the Bible
From the moron Sawdust Caesar who said “Two Corinthians”.
How about some good old fashioned regular literacy before we start teaching biblical literacy. Unless, of course, they're teaching it as historical fiction.
Trump could have benefited from character building exercises instead of Norman Vincent Peale religion of positive thinking short on morality. Does Trump follow Joel Osteen?
Twisted bible illiterate literacy!
And so the ongoing dumbing down of America continues.
that's nice of him ...
Hmm. Not a good idea Mr. President. No one should force the Bible or any religion on anyone. If students want to study the Bible or any other religious texts, they should attend private religious schools.
HeyIrish
Thank you Lord!
A-men!
This is just words for the Evangelicals. He's keeping his word to them by pretending to be a Christian who reads the Bible and cares.
That's rich
lavenderblue27 Smdh
Another example of POTUS hypocrisy. TheocracyNext
Trump could use a Bible literacy class.
Ok. But rachelheldevans writes the curriculum.
WhichBibleforliteracy The Catholic Bible is different from the New American which is different from the St. James version which is different from other versions. There is separation of Church and State for a reason.
Will he ban trick questions on TwoCorinthians?
Why is this even remotely controversial?
Buying continued support from the amoral, unpatriotic, leadership of the religious right
As long as it’s an option , I’m fine with it. I would have taken the class if it was offered. I wished Trump read the Bible, as a good example, he might get something out of it.
Lea11Shauna this is actually unconstitutional wtf
Religion is a personal choice. Keep it out of schools and government.
He doesn't have the power/right to do this. There's this silly thing called the constitution that gets in the way
OMG why is this happening what has happened to the separation of church and state? If parents want their children to learn the Bible take them to church or send them to church school. Keep religion out of tax funded schools
Separation between church and state was not to protect the state but protect the church.
Sharia law at long last!!
I suggest that literacy also be extended to other religions as well. Taking time away from the basics, reading, writing and arithmetic.
Has he all of a sudden become born again Christian? Does he really believe in god? Has he read the bible? Does he uphold the teaching of Jesus? Would jesus mock his fellow Christians? And the list goes on and on.
Two Evangelical Christians walk up to a man and share the truth of the Bible. With great authority the man shows them all of the untruths within the Bible. The Christians walk away in favor of their truth. The man is the reincarnated Jesus. RealNews findJesus HeLives
For WhiteHouse read MadHouse
They start teaching religion in schools I stop paying school tax
This from the man that doesn’t know the meaning of being a Christian or the Bible from a brick. I hope families know this is elective and they have the right to move schools if bible thumping isn’t want the desire for their children.
His blessing 🤣🤣🤣 What a crock of shit headline. Did you forget a little thing called Separation of Church and State? wtf
lol this'll wrile up some lefties 😂😂😂
realDonaldTrump You should spend your time encouraging more and strong emphasis on STEM. We need more scientist, engineers, doctors, technologist, and teachers. We don't need more preachers, who like lawyer, talk but produce little value. But obviously you wouldn't know.
Can he get any more stupid?
Establishment Clause Much!
I’m sure everyone following any other religion will enjoy this
This is a ridiculous headline.
We should teach something from every religion in schools so we can better understand each other's beliefs and not be so quick to judge. Trump is the exact opposite of what the Bible teaches & Lord forbid if some1 like him taught the Bible. He's a demon!
I take my children to the church of my choice to learn about the Bible. It's not the job of our schools to provide religious training.
I’m a Christian, but this is flat out wrong. What do you not understand about separation of church and state? Oh yeah, neither do your cronies.
This is nothing new. The Bible as literature has been taught in many high schools for years because there are so many allusions to biblical teachings in literature. Bible literacy can mean many things. Who wants their child learning bible stories from some disgruntled teacher who
He doesn't know any more about the bible than he knows about the US Constitution!
They should start with him.
GOP = Taliban
If you do this then you also need to offer religious literacy for every religion in order to make this jive with the Constitution. You'd have to allow the Quron to be taught next to the Bible and I bet you won't. (For the record not religious, I think it's all a scam) TETO
Does realDonaldTrump, WhiteHouse , and VP think that turning our secular education system towards Christ is going to make things better? We should be teaching Math, Science and Reading skills and the Golden Rule not Religion.
Rich man: yo, how do I get into heaven? Jesus: sell your possessions and follow Me. Rich man:
Bet that was one of Pence's ideas
Really? Which Bible? The Koran?
This is why I homeschool my children
When are we gonna be able to tax churches
Isn’t this unconstitutional? You know that thing about separating church and state? Well hell, why let the constitution get in the way😡
Trump is 1. Trying to distract from the Mueller investigation 2. Trying to manipulate his evil-angelical base to insure their support. Trump is a fraud Charlatan FakeChristian IllegitimatePresident AnnulTheTrumpPenceAdministration RemoveAllTrumpAppointees ImpeachTrump
Not with my tax dollars! SeparateChurchAndState TrumpFakeChristian PencePrinceOfDarkness Charlatans
Whatever happened to “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion....”?
Violation of the separation of church and state.
Attempt to win back the few evangelical’s who no longer support him.
Almost laughable
His blessing.... 😂🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
Bring Religion & Politics to the table & it’s not gonna be pretty.
Um...no, dude. If you teach 'bible literacy' you must teach all other religions...otherwise you set up 'christianity' as a state sponsored religion...which is unconstitutional.
as long as we read Anne Frank and remember the global failure of christianity during the HolocaustRemembranceDay
That's a violation of Church and State! Hope the NAACP and the ACLU get involved.
Trump and literacy are incompatible.
Given what I know about his voters that I see living around me this will actually alienate a lot of them. Let’s hope
Trump trying to secure his evangelicals.
Separation of Church and State. He can’t give his permission for squat!
Why not ?
School is a place to learn and develop intellectually. Religious nonsense has no place in a civilized society much less it’s education centers.
In Scotland we have religious education classes in secondary (high school). They cover ALL religions. The children are given the information, nothing is shoved down their throats. However, behaving like a decent human being is emphasised.
TrumpHypocrisy
Of course: he’s such a devoted reader of the ‘good book’.
Teaching the Bible as literature is different from teaching it as religious doctrine. There are religions other than Christianity represented in the Bible.
They shouldn't do that for one thing the Bible is in modified which is blasphemy
Nope, separation of church and state. If you believe in the amendments, you should believe in all of them.
What blessing? Like his worthless thoughts and prayers?
You already paid 3 billion to hear the advice of an Elder....Therefore, is it a question of teaching or doing.....? (Hint: the answers is reaffirmed the Bible..?)
That's best of him!!
The best voters for him🙄
The devil can't give blessings.
Praise Jesus.
Good decision by Trump Christianity is a peaceful religion We should support always Terror religions must send out from the world to live with happiness
As long as it's not forced upon everyone.
Doesn't matter. The supreme court will stop it.
And the evangelical’s will probably worship you more!
In Germany we Say Ablenkungsmanöver 🤷♀️
Yes he lives his life as a true compassionate Christian didn’t he ?
This headline is unacceptable. Issue a retraction if your paper has an ounce of self respect.
He either does the same for the Torah and the Koran and other religious texts or America just became a religious theocracy
I agree with the separation of church and state. No nation should be able to impose a religion on their people. As a Christian I definitely don't have a problem with teaching the Bible in school (as an elective) but classes teaching other religions should be available too
I weep for America the heart and stronghold of Christianity in the world.
What “blessing?” The guy is a thief, a liar, a sexist misogynistic guy who thinks grabbing women by the pussy and appointing creepy rapey judges who fit his world view is the best thing ever; that’s a curse - a recruitment platform for the next generation of maga hat wearers...
the bible is a ripoff of ancient Hebrew texts wth? bible=brainwashing
I would prefer to bring back the pledge of allegiance
Maybe that is what is needed to end hate and divisions.
After all the bible is a fantasy, it never did happen the way it was written in Genesis.
Easiest way to double the Atheist population, have people read the Bible.
how about let's focus on literacy period.
Hasn’t anyone told him about the separation of church and state? This is scary news he is messing with the whole fabric of our country
OMG. The hypocrite of all wants to teach fairy stories. Let the churches and parents do that!
Will someone be also teaching Trump because he’s surely never read a bible
Whatever happened to separation of state and church? W
What about all that 'love thy neighbor, feeding the hungry, clothing the naked' nonsense? And that horrible 'eye of the needle' prejudice against the rich, and throwing bankers out of the Temple? Rampant Socialism! Not to mention those Fake Commandments against Adultery...🤣🤣🤣
Oh my fuck. We are actually in hell.
Two people you never trust: A preacher who tells you how to vote, and a politician who tells you how to pray.
Blessing. Lmao. Irony from the most immoral man to ever sit in an office that Nixon once held.
No surprise here. His entire presidency has been one big fairytale.
That's great but can't do that.
Is Trump going to support teaching kids how to pay off hookers too?
Oh, fuck off.
Can’t we start with plain old literacy and see how that goes? I’d like to see the president cold read a book, out loud. Or maybe spell the word “pandering” without being coached.
Is he pandering to his base or is he just stupid?
And they can understand the revisions made by Trump and the Christian Evangelicals. And they can be gifted with MAGA hats.😁🙂😗
Pretty sure that runs afoul of the constitution, but whatevs.
seperation of church and state is there for a reason.
Deflecting
So?
realDonaldTrump better allow the Torah and Koran. They are also Abrahamic religious books.
LockHimUp TrumpResign
indoctrinating children into religious hypocrisy.
GREAT NEWS!
Where is the Bible verse about raw-dogging adult film actresses and playboy models, creeping on beauty pageant contestants, and grabbing women without their consent?
Wrong! This should not be happening.
This is how he keeps Pence happy so he will keep his mouth shut.
Waiting to see if we force bible schools to teach children about evolution and science.
When I was in high school 87-91, they had classes on how to have a good marriage and pushed everyone to take it without regard for anyone's sexual orientation. That's basically what this is. The bible belongs in religious schools, not public schools. There's not one religion here
“Thou shall not commit adulatory”. (Skip that old nugget)
JFC do better misleading headline as if he has granted some magical power or decree DO BETTER!
Let's shoot for simple literacy.
Does he not know about the separation of church and state?
I’m not paying to teach what can’t be proven.
Whatever happened to separation of church and state?
I don’t think god even wants to be apart of this...
What bible? What religion? That is not to mention the separation of church and state which is in the constitution and requires and act of congress and not Trumps approval to change. Before you answer 'Christianity' let me ask which sect?
So the most corrupt, most perverse, most immoral person wants to give America religious freedom? No thanks. With pedophile racist bigots as evangelicals, who needs enemies.
I’m guessing it’s going to be the new gop bible trump edition.
What version of the Bible are they teaching? This is absolutely sick! Half of the crazies, that murder people, have some nutty religious belief. This cannot stand, imposing religious beliefs on children. Also, churches need to be taxed. Church and State must be separate!
Has he ever touched a Bible? Give me relevant news.
Because Trump supports unconstitutional stuff. Yup. Where's that protect and defend the goddamn Constitution?
Does he even know how to spell Bible?
realDonaldTrump WhiteHouse PressSec VP We don't need you heathens giving your blessing to teach my child about Bible in schools. Their in school to be taught academics not to be indoctrinated to your thinking! You don't have that right!
Trump should read the Constitution, never too late!
A good development, sign of a true leader.
Awesome the Bible will be placed on the shelf right next to the famous book How Christians grab pussies because they can. Be Best.
The leftists and socialists and globalists have taken God out of the schools and then we wonder why schools have become target zones of drugs, immorality, drinking, and untold violence. Take God out of the picture and He gives them over to their own devices.
It used to be how everyone learned to read.
Great! But if we're going to do one religion, we have to do them all, otherwise you're discriminating. So, when do Quran, Torah, Vedas, Tripitaka, Kojiki, Religion for Atheists and all other holy books' literacy begin?
The POTUS has NO RIGHT to encourage this!! SeparationOfChurchAndState
American Taliban
If so, children / students should be allowed to opt out.
Title shld be: “Attempting to Overide Establishment Clause of Constitution, Trump Encourages Public Schools to Teach Bible.”
Just another distraction...
Why would do that? Huh!
Democrats heads to explode in 3...2...1...
Gives his blessing? Who the hell does he think he is now...Pope Trumpy?
SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE!!!!!!!
There is a difference between presenting the Bible as a historical artifact versus presenting it as theology. Literacy doesn't equate to devotion. The problem is that in most public school settings these lines will get blurred and Christian advocates will co-opt the classroom.
Oh boy, lol, Satan pushing that?
Getting desperate to keep the Christofascists behind him.
KathyStricker2 Pandering 101
Has anyone asked him if he has ever read the Bible? I know the New Testiment must have pissed him off as they kept calling this Jesus guy the son of God when trump knew they meant him.
Constitutional Wall: separation of religion and state
It's illegal... Unconstitutional...
GO FOR IT !
So IQ45 doesn’t believe Climatologists, the U.S. NOAA, World Meteorological Organization, NASA, & thousands of top scientists around the world, but he believes in a book of fairy tales written by people that wouldn’t even be allowed into the country today? Sounds about right.
Will they be teaching about 'Two Corinthians'?
Will this include all forms of religion?
So is it Freewill or predestination? What do you teach the children?
Trump wants to rewrite the Constitution or throw it out altogether.
Book of Trump. And behold he cheated on his first wife with his second. Cheated on his second wife with his third. Cheated on his third wide with porn stars whilst baby Baron was only 5 months old. Donate to your house of prayer instead of paying to hush your sexual toys.
Here we go again... they did Prayer when I went to school...it's been banned for DECADES. Trump is going to allow it. I HEAR the bells & whistles going off! OH SHIT...it's going to hit the fan alright! He really loves to INSTIGATE..taxpayers are NOT going to Pay the LAWSUITS!
This will help end school shootings
Trump should practice what you preach.
Because if there’s one thing Millennials & GenerationZ is known for it’s our deep and abiding love of scripture & organized religion. 😏 Evangelicals
He just saw it on fox. He lost a few evangelicals and now is panicking
Pretty sure Trump gives Pence issues like this & abortion in order for him to be quiet on other stuff Trump does.
Great response and 100% correct. You go Doc.
Sorry Liberals NOTHING unconstitutional about teaching an OPTIONAL course over the Literature of the Bible. They already have world religion courses this just narrows the scope and focuses on the literature. Take your tears elsewhere.
“Gives his blessing”? Opinion, yes. Blessing, doubtful.
Pandering
JFC
They already do this in schools it’s called an elective that students can choose to take much like a Worlds Religion class. Why are Liberals crying about this?
Selective. Christian and religious teaching is a major part of our history. IT should be taught as U.S. history.
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I remember in high school I refused to sign Christmas carols in my choir class unless we incorporated other holiday traditions/songs
OHN!
Trump's blessing doesn't override the Constitution!
Separation of church and state moron! Need to do away with religion tax exemption. Religion has become a political movement or cult. They need to be treated as such. Time to end the supernatural mumbo-jumbo.
Does Trump believe in a god?
If science was waning in popularity, it wouldn't be trying to impose itself on churches.
First of all, states should be allowed to offer any electives they choose. It’s none of the federal gov’s business. Second, who cares as long as it’s voluntary? I would prefer an elective class in major world religions, but being a federalist, I want states to have the choice.
WHAT A WONDERFUL IDEA. INMORALITY IS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. THE WAY TO BRING GOODNESS BACK IS TO START WIH THE KIDS IN SCHOOLS AND TEACH THEM THE RIGHT WAY. KIDS LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE.
Ugh.
So the can teach Two Corinthians...
Since when does Satan himself bless the Bible?
did he quote his favorite passage?
Isn’t that what church is for?
Instead of teaching bible and how it’s going to be interpreted, a scary thought, why not teach the constitution and send a copy to our president, he seems to not know it. Freedom of religion
No!
Might be helpful to teach the historical background in Bible and the Koran. Maybe incorporate it in Workd History. But keep faith out if it.
How is that not unconstitutional?
Bet Trump has never even looked at a Bible let alone read one
Does he even know how to read the Bible? Does he know about the WALLS OF JERICHO?
Why not try supporting literacy first?
Nobody asked for his blessing!. Not everything begs your opinion Trump! ImpeachTrump
There it goes: American taliban
Because he knows so much about it
Maybe they should teach it in the Whitehouse too.
His blessing? Really?
has he even read the Constitution? or know why the Founding people came here? it was for separation of Church and State and it is laid out pretty clearly... but I guess with Lil' marco constantly putting up Bible verses, he felt the competition
He's like Pontius Pilate Give them what they want.
JennaBrowder Thank you Mr. President ...
If you think Trump has ever read the Bible, I have a wall to sell you.
Are they also going to allow Islamic literature?
Ok. First thing, if we’re going to get all religious, didn’t the NT say that the devil was a liar and the father of lies? If realDonaldTrump ain’t the devil, he’s surely the devil’s pride and first born. Who would want his blessings? Oh right, the religious fanatics.
Wouldn’t that be a violation of the Constitution?
Amen!
This is a violation of the 2nd amendment and an impeachable offense. This is imperative at this point - we cannot allow a president to openly advocate for publicly funded religious instruction. If this were the Koran, the right would be calling for his head.
And we mouth Iranian theocrats.
Separation of church and state. But if evangelicals insist.Than we can do bible on Monday, Koran on Tues the Torah or Hebrew bible on Wednesday, Thurs the Buddhist bible Friday ya’ll get the pt. By the time we do all the religious studies there will be no time for acedemics.
Since when do we teach religion in school. Go to fucking Bible classes if you want to learn the Bible. If not I want the Koran and the Torah and Buddhism and Hinduism to be taught in schools too!
I'm a believer but I don't believe that is ok in a public school or court house . Places the tax dollars are spent
🔶 ♦️ 🔹 How about Koran literacy? How about Wiccan Rede literacy? 🔹 ♦️ 🔶
Isn’t there something about separation of church and state somewhere...
They already do .....
This is unconstitutional. Why do Republicans hate the constitution so much?
May not for Alabama yet but a good start for the other States😊
Many of these white 'evangelicals' need to know something about the religion they espouse.
Donald u trying like hell to keep Mike happy! I go church most weeks but they have no business in schools
They had better not do it!
I will have a serious problem if they don't also teach the Koran and Torah...
Making America Not America
This won’t go well.
Meanwhile...
Attack on multi-culturalism
Really WaPo 'blessing' star?
Jesus Christ
Someone's terrified his fake Christian fans are turning on him.
Separate Church-and State Schools
Separation of church and state
I love God but oh good God.
His “blessings” don’t outweigh the constitution.
SEPARATION of CHURCH AND STATE, f’er.
Pandering again to the Evangelicals😡
Is his plan to include Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery? Or leave that one out?!
No Christian Crap in public schools
And who is going to teach this Unless you are teaching about the Torah, Koran, and other religious literature too, NO. I am Christian and a public school teacher. This does not belong in K-12 public education.
Yes, our president truly quotes the Bible so well.... seperationofchurchandstate
This headline is toxic as hell...
I’m sure the ACLU is all over this!
Are they going to allow to teach all religions? Or just Christianity?
I’m not sure Trump can read, but if he can, he certainly hasn’t read the Bible.
Starting with the ten commandments
No thanks
Someone needs to teach him, or he just chooses to ignore the Bible’s message.
Oh hell no! (And I don't believe in hell, but it's a great swear word)
His favorite verse two Corinthians...it's the whole game.
Your now trying to kiss up to the ignorant Christians
didn't Madylyn Murray O'Hair's suit settle this in the 60's ? Keep Religion the fuck out. Go to Covington Prep for this garbage.sharialawinamerica Christian style
Hoping that God would bless him no doubt
This is absolute crap. Children go to school to learn. Are any other religious texts being studied in school? No? Then how about we focus on learning relevant subjects.
NO Religion should be taught in any public schools. Not even the one I believe in! Too many religions. He knows what he’s instigating. He’s creating the next distraction driving a wedge into society! Religion should be taught in private. Not tax paying public. ShitStirring
deanbc1 So, your point is?
Think maybe he should stop giving his blessings and start reading the constitution. trumpresign
that's fine--in the context of also teaching Koran,Bhagavad Gita, Book of Mormon, Digha Nikaya, Shurangama Sutra, Mabinogion, Book of the Dead, Homeric Hymns, Rig Veda, Jain Agamas,Mundhum, Shabuhragan...--but to privilege the bible over other scriptures violates 1st amendment.
Just another piece of fiction our students can avoid reading.
He has zero say
Separartion of church & state. Send your kids to Sunday School at church for Bible literacy. That's the appropriate venue. It's really funny how trump doesn't practice Christianity. You know, those pesky 10 commandments: thou shalt not lie, thou shalt not commit adultery, etc.
In a class named Religious Fiction.
Hope they teach this.
This is wrong and unconstitutional. .realDonaldTrump
Separation of church and state is apparently as important as having a competent president these days.
Why don’t we teach them about credit scores and finance shit first...some stuff they can actually use to help themselves
Oh so we suddenly have money to add in extra classes when all this cutting is going on. Ok while we're at it what about some CIVICS classes.
This position plays well with his key demo. It’s a calculated business decision that costs him nothing.
deanbc1 realDonaldTrump MAGA 🇺🇸 PressSec VP BetsyDeVosED BetsyDeVos
Blessings? This isn't a monarchy.
How about we start with basic literacy first.
Separation of Church & State!
It’s not his to give. FFS.
You're a great president realDonaldTrump
What a Pence move!
WickedWalnut Cults will run amuck
Yikes. Thou shalt not kill. Uh oh.. too late
Good thing the Supreme Court says 🖕🏻 to that ridiculous nonsense. Keep your religious beliefs out of the education system.
Where are the constitutionalists now?
Separation of church and state. It really is a simple concept. You want to learn the Bible, then go to church. No place for that in public schools. None.
Kids needs some values in their lives ,this new generation of leftist dems are the ones that need structure in their lives by any means
It's up to the school districts (and the courts) not Trump.
That means there’ll be Quran/Sharia literacy, Torah literacy, Hinduism literacy, Buddhism literacy, Jainism literacy, Satanism literacy, Santeria literacy, Wiccan literacy, Atheism literacy... right!? This is awesome. This will blow up republicans’ heads!
If you want “Bible literacy” go to church or learn it at home
WickedWalnut Not surprising coming from someone who thinks building a wall that hasn't been there for thousands of years is an 'emergency'
Check your history. American tradition.
In fairness, my lack of religious affiliation is based on close reading of the basic texts.
Shows how desperate he is for ANY support he can get, God would of smited him 2 wives ago and many many sins! proper Christians would be compelled to at least stone Trump for being a perverted adulterer.
which bible?
I think there is a constitutional problem with that. Bible study belongs in churches and religious schools, not public schools.
What happened to the separation of church and state?
Religion doesn’t belong in school!!! Then the right would flip their shit if those of other faiths wanted their religions included as an optional class. How fucking ludicrous to act like this is even an issue to address in our current political climate.
Whatever happened to separation of church & state?
But realDonaldTrump committed adultery, so what does the law in the bible state to whom commits this sin?
Bullshit headline, you need to find some journalists w truth in reporting!
So they can.produce machine gun preaching psychopaths , way to go Donny
So the Oligarchy is looking to add a side of Theocracy.
runPattirun Separation of church and state.
We live in a secular nation
treasonoustRump
mimislittlelamb Excuse me. I’m all for bible literacy and all. But Trump doesn’t even have bible literacy his own self. This is hypocritical!
Why is it that the Republicans in office don't understand the separation of church and state? Are they going to teach Buddhism or other religions?
I’m a Christian, but ... sorry, NO. And Trump doesn’t have the right to give states that permission. Though Jerry Falwell, Jr and Franklin Graham may think he’s a god, he’s not. He may be the false idol of evangelicals, but he cannot put Biblical studies in public schools.
Keep your religion away from me...you mean to tell me you are going to force us to be Christians? realDonaldTrump
No, no and no!
NOT CONSTITUTIONAL UNLESS EVERY OTHER RELIGION HAS THE SAME RIGHT !
Does the term Bible literacy even make sense as a course History of Christianity or comparative religions.. yes. But different sects interpret the Bible differently. There is no ONE way to interpret & would a Lutheran want a Baptist, Catholic..etc teaching to their kids
“We have in this case a very easy remedy and that is to pray ourselves. …We can pray a good deal more at home, we can attend our churches with a good deal more fidelity and we can make the true meaning of prayer much more important in the lives of all children.” JFK - June 1962
im not complaining for myself but what about non christians what the actual hell kind of idea is this ? what’s the point of catholic school or church if they’re gonna make u learn it in school
They'll have to start with just plain old literacy in some of these Red States that want to turn us into a theocracy.
Nope, nope, nope. Not gonna happen!! No school is going to teach my grandchildren the Bible!!! That is a private personal decision and I will NOT have that ramrodded down my babies throats!! Try teaching them history and economics, not your fake Christianity.
Maybe he should take a class himself. Seriously, though, the Bible should not be taught in schools. Different religions. You want your kid to learn it? Teach it to them yourself.
Another dog whistle to his base.
Absolutely not.
As long as it's an elective and not a requirement I'm okay with it. In some public schools in Los Angeles County they offer Bible study programs as an after-school Club anyway.
That's a very strong indicator that realDonaldTrump does not know the meaning of 'the separation of church and state'. How fast do you think he will back track when someone tells him he just gave the okay for states to open madrassas for religious education.
Then we should shutter all of the churches in the United States since they won’t be needed any longer.
Are they going to teach the Koran and the Torah as well?
Anyone ever tell him about the separation clause in the Constitution of the United States? Maybe the ACLU will give him a primer in it....
AWorldOutOfMind Unconstitutional Trump is profoundly ignorant of the US Constitution
Libs like
Bible literates and general education illiterates are who elected him. His motto is keep 'em stupid and hypocritical.
Do you know what books are in the bible?
Does that mean they’ll be teaching higher criticism?
This M F is an expert on everything!
Uh huh. What about Jewish kids ? Muslims ? Buddhists Born Again Pagan ?
Bible literacy NOT bible LITERALLY!
RELIGION doesn't belong in schools. SMDH! WTH...
SciroccoJones Are the churches losing members or what?
Kids have the blessings of US to leave the classroom during such force.
Handmaid’s Tale coming to reality. WorstPresidentEver
SciroccoJones How you suppose this will affect freedom of religion?
So.transparently.desperate. To anyone who wants to see it. Obviously, he knows his fans though.
Organized religions are real estate investment corporations in disguise. They hide behind medieval superstition and religious tax exemptions to maintain their wealth and power while demanding constant handouts via money and volunteering from their followers
Doesn't matter, will be challenged in SCOTUS. We'll see if Beer Brett fights for PUBLIC schools to teach, not religions (plural), but ONE RELIGION.
realDonaldTrump doesn’t have a religious bone in his weak, senile body. His mind is so fried, he also doesn’t understand the separation of church and state. Religion isn’t doing a hell of a lot for his supporters- they lack it the most. Religion MAGA ImpeachTrumpNow
This is one pushed by Pence and evangelicals
Only if they include all the other religious texts, including the satanic bible. We’ll end up with a whole new generation of atheists, agnostics and humanists!
also, separation of Church and State
SeparationOfChurchandState Much?
Neurons in brain make enough electricity each day to run a light bulb ( about 20 watts ) but Trump the assclowns in his administration GOP foxnews lucky to generate 2 watts while MAGA and evangelical supporters less than 1 watt.
Another manufactured smoke bomb of an issue he really really really wants us all to talk about instead of the other 99 million issues.
I call more Trump bullshit that he's ever read any part of the 10 commandments, which he's broken every one, it the Bible!! 😂😂😂
Here, in Brazil, I believe that our new leadership will be the same thing during the time that they will have creating problems with us... I really don’t know what it means for all youth... We have a lot different beliefs in the world... Gosh!
AWorldOutOfMind I can only imagine what a world this would be if those future kids 'learning' about the bible come to the conclusion that 1st century scare tactics don't work in the 21st century anymore.
His blessing?!? That's rich.
And the Supreme Court looks forward to hearing the case.
This will start another shit storm raining down on him--and he can't work an umbrella.
They cannot receive federal funding if they do.
MPaulkovich rogue_alien ravngsofamadman
If any school teaches religion, they should also have to teach Monty Python‘s Life of Brian.
Salomey_Mass Wonderful
Religion- all religion- is nonsense. Teach science and critical thinking. Save religion for cultural studies- GOD IS NOT HOW THE WORLD WORKS.
Why don't we concentrate on basic literacy first. Too many students don't know how to read. Let's keep church and state separate.
Oh this is just such sick pandering to his sick base.
A “model christian”, a racist and bigot, is the head of the Republican Party.
as long as it is not mandatory and there are also options for other religions, then so be it.
do better. Stop running this nonsense. This was a direct follow up from Fox News. Is this where you’re getting your info?
Wow. What happened to separation of church and state? What about those who do not believe in The Bible?
Absolutely NO!!
Because he saw it on Fox this morning
A basic overview of all religions would be alright, as long as you include agnostic and atheist views as well, but I disagree that it should be taught in schools like a requirement. Besides, we all know that this is just Trump pandering to evangelicals to keep them on his side!
realDonaldTrump wouldn't read the Bible except maybe as a large fonted coloring book.
He wants them to skip all that stuff about adultery being bad, though.
If Bible literacy is ok, then so is Koran literacy.
Yet another diversion. Don't pay any attention to the Mueller investigation because I'm about to say another thing to draw your attention away from it. This one-trick-pony, pay no attention to the man behind the curtain tactic is getting old.
I strongly object to my tax dollars funding public schools that teach bible literacy. Doesn't surprise me he supports it as he is CLUELESS when it comes to Con Law and, well, just laws in general!
Why do we always have to mix religion with politics? Aren't they supposed to be separate?
Unconstitutional
We offer intro to religion in public schools. The point is it is an elective.
And so our descent into idiocracy continues.
fckthatfckthatfckthat fckhimfckhimfckhim These despicable hypocrites. They all make me sick to my stomach with their lies and hypocrisy.
My son learns about the bible on Sunday. Don't want my tax dollars spent on this.
realDonaldTrump POTUS even Pontius Pilate thought his hands were clean after executing the will of his lobbyist groups... he, too, was a scared little man without a thought for himself.
StevijoPayne 'In an attempt to change the subject, Trump speaks to his puppet base, evangelicals.'
God no!
Send your kids to a Bible based school if that is what you want taught to your kid not a public school! Keep religion out of public schools
Science and religion don't mix! Guess which one will get turfed? Trump and the GOP are bound and determined to make China the dominant power in the world. & the leaders in science and technology
Oh hell no. What about “separation of church and state” do these idiots not understand?
Faith is private family business. States need to stay out of it.
How about actual literacy?
Bibles belong in churches, books belong in schools. Period. End of story. No debate needed. Get churches out of our government or TAX them!!!
Does he know that the U.S. Supreme Court has long made clear that the Constitution prohibits public school-sponsored prayer or religious education?
Surely they should start at the White House first, cause there is nothing more hypocritical than those self proclaimed Christians
Here is a man that should be encouraging to learn spelling and grammar.
hrtablaze The best President ever! God bless our President realDonaldTrump We love you!!!!
NO...this is not within confines of the Constitution: 'Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion....., etc'. This is a fundamental violation and it's Amendment 1.
This would be okay if taught as part of a comparative religion class that included sacred texts from other faiths as well
Why doesn't he start at his home and then go from there? Hypocrisy
Lawsuit
It might have helped if his teachers had tried it.
Bullshit Foh with this No state sponsored religion Seperation of church and state.
This is why Trump University failed. You can’t be a leader to children when you’re a fucking child yourself. God damn kids these days!
Amen
The serial adulterer should read it himself. Christians claim to frown upon that.
Nope. Keep your religion to yourselves. Thank you!
He doesn't give a damn about the constitution
Pandering to the 'Christians', so transparent.
Does that have the imprimatur?
You cannot teach the Bible and ignore world religions if you are truly teaching. Add atheism while you’re at it.
Its not up to him - and the Constitution prevents him from doing so
Bible literacy based on what religion? His?
Fucking ridiculous!
Bible literacy leads to interpretations of the Bible. This does not belong in public schools.
Blessing does not mean legal.
Good, it's about time these schools are so out of control it isn't even funny.
Maybe the dogma of Jehovah's witnesses.
Does he even know there is a constitution. In case he's not sure, its that thing he made an oath to uphold..
Should not allowed for him or anyone else to allow this separate church and state travesty to our system we will be American religious caliphate just like Islam just a different religion he should be removed for that’s attack to our country
How about allowing them to teach plain vanilla literacy in pubic schools?
So we will now also be teaching the Koran, the Vedas, the Bhavagad Gita, the Puranas, the Ramayana, the Agams, the Sutras, the Tripitaka, the Mahayana Sutras, the Tibetan Book of the Dead, the religious teachings of Native Americans, Wiccans and traditional African religions?
He doesn't have that authority. There is something called separation of church and state. NuffSaid
Separation of Church and State. How about going over the Constitution, instead?
Hot DIGGITY! Incest and child brides are back in for Cult45!
He couldn’t cite one sentence in the Bible. I bet he has never opened it. Just pandering for evangelical support
So for those Jewish or Muslim students do they get an exemption from the class?
Sure hope it’s not the religion the republicans follow. Since thay have issues with truth, compassion, or integrity.
What the f**k..
What a bunch of crap this is... he gives his “blessing”
But does he even attend church? Asking for a friend...🤷🏽♀️😒
As long as we teach the other major world religions along with it....
Trump might wish to familiarize himself with the concept and practice of states rights.
There is such thing as separation of church and state.
So that means torahs and the koran are also allowed, right realDonaldTrump ?
Someone please explain this to these mother fkrs constitution demands separation church and state.
Gives his blessing? Use accuracy in your headlines. You're professionals.
What if Satanists demand equal access?
Giggle. The Atheist-in-Chief who never had a religious upbringing nor gave one to his children playing the fundies like a fiddle.
Where’s the separation of church and state here?
What kind of mid evil bullshit is this? Man the USA is going backwards.
How nice for him. Although, I forget, can someone in the Trump Administration please point out exactly where in the Constitution this is permitted?
Koran too?
I would have loved to take that class, along with Koran literacy, Torah literacy and Pali Canon. Giving precedence for one religion over another is a disgrace to our country's values however.
Did he make this proclamation while lying or grabbing or stealing or cheating or just being an A$$.
No!!!
Will they be teaching Math in church?
Your play on words for clickbait is decidedly calculated but not for the results you’re achieving with “journalism” of this kind. dontbeayellowrag
A blatant move to try to hold onto the Evangelicals
The majority of those leading the country and churches across the nation dont have bible literacy. Everyone is just gives their biblical opinions, myself included. There should be world religions study in schools and a degree in the field to teach it.
I thought those folks didn’t like the federal government meddling in local public school issues.
Hello separation of church & state. Don't force me to practice your religion!
So public schools will teach religion but not civics? WTF!!
It’s not his to give.
Foundation of America separation of church and state.
Speaking to his base
Unconstitutional!
As a fervent Christian who doesn’t believe in fake Christianity! I say keep the church separate from schools! I hope the states will fight it! Don’t force your Bible to other cultures! This is call for division bc these evangelicals don’t preach unity, acceptance and love!
SEPARATION BETWEEN CHURCH AND STATE! ITS WRITTEN IN A LETTER BY THOMAS JEFFERSON TO HIS FRIEND!
Biggest hypocrite on the planet, right there
foundation of Western civilization
The time and money lost by GOP in effort likes this instead of actual problems us sad and damaging to our country
Which he has never read, and wouldn't understand if he did.
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Sounds like he's giving his blessing for Quran literacy, Torah literacy, and Buddhist script literacy as well.
So he’s Referring the choice to individual states...you know how it’s supposed to be. What is wrong with that
Anyone in the media, please ask the stable genius to quote one passage from the Bible. Just one. Triple Dog Dare You!!
Nope Church and State issue. Quick question, does this include Evolution?
His spirit animal is a Pander Bear.
Cuz he's totally the God they pray to, apparently
I have never understood why any Christian would want Bible classes taught in public school. That’s the job of churches and parents.
It might raise a lot of questions along the lines of ‘why don’t we actuallylly live by what the book says?’ Hope they have answers.
Of course he does...he just wants țo keep dumbing down his base-they’re the only ones blind enough to support him
Seriously? I would expect better headlines from WaPo!
Must warn all boys about the Delilahs of the world.
What happened to the separation of church and state. Oh, I forgot, it is in the Constitution and Trump doesn't follow it. He is the president and is above the law. So he thinks.
Maybe he can memorize this!!!
Love you sir
And the Talmud and the Quran?
what
“his blessing” - WAPO’s clickbait game on point. 🙄
NO NO AND NO!!!!
Dafuk is this? Separation of church and state, anyone FakeChristians
What’s trump’s ‘blessing’ worth?
Quiz trump on the bible. I'm willing to bet he would flunk it. No Mr president (ugh) Moses didn't build an ark to ship Egyptian jobs overseas.
Church meet State. I know you thought we were separated during school, but the mindless seem to have forgotten this.
Of course he is. He’s never actually READ it.
So glad I live in CanadA
Those Republicans are such strict constitutionalists! /s
Public school, no.
Tell him to ready his justice department because the lawsuits are on the way
Some schools are allowing prayer rugs but continue...
Trump's own words Lewd
He will also be teaching this course at Trump University along with his highly thought of class in Ethics.
God knows It needs to be taught in the WHITE HOUSE!!! I hope parents take a good look at those Bibles to make sure they’re the REAL WORD OF GOD! You know some people take out scriptures that doesn’t benefit them!
hrtablaze Okay are we sure this isn’t “Fake News”?
yeah this is unconstitutional.
I believe he wipes his butt with the Constitution! He needs a credit in civics.
Trumpstraction
I don't understand how this is allowed
I just want Trump himself to be given a basic Bible literacy test on live TV.
'Blessing' hahaha
I thought they did that in churches?
hrtablaze PRAISE THE LORD JESUS THE CHRIST ++++++++++++++++++
Go back and look at information when he first decided to run. He decided to get a following from the Evangelicals. I doubt he knows anything about the Bible.
Welllll. I’m doubting the SCt is going along with that. Or just about any state supreme court either.
One more reason to make him “ disappear”
Many have promoted even, the Bible over the centuries BUT they themselves know not THE WORD or the true Author JESUS personally, neither do they arrange their lives to suit Him .. 2 THESSALONIANS 1:8-9 ..
I’ve changed my mind... I think it would be good to teach “Religions of the World” in public schools, including main tenants & “saints” & holy books of each religion - AS LONG AS INFO. TAUGHT IS CERTIFIED AS TRUE BY HIGHEST EARTHLY AUTHORITIES OF EACH RELIGION... love not hate.
To bad the constitution disagrees with him. But hey, when has that stopped him?
Outstanding!!!
realDonaldTrump is called separation of Church and State, it’s in the Constitution if you care to read it. Oh wait, you can’t read or comprehend.
He wants to kill science. Separation of Church and State was an important part of the first Amendment.
Waste of time
The Supreme Courts blessing is what is required, not some barely literate moron.
separation of church and state? oh these idiots should just worry about literacy first...
A ploy to regain the losses he made during shut down. Hope it fails.
yet another blatantly un-constitutional suggestion from the man sworn to uphold it
Nope nope nope nope!! If you want your kid to learn the Bible send them to a religious school or church. Public schools are to abide by “separation of church and state” period!!
Separation of church and state
Another distraction. Who cares?
No
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americanqueen84 This is NOT forced religion students get to decide if they wish to take these classes or not .... BOOHOO lefties you lose this one too 🤣😂
And I give my blessing to churches paying taxes. Hallelujah and Praise the Lord! 🙏
Hahaha. Trump Bible is The Art of the Deal. Lol
Pure pandering to the evangelical vote. He mocks them behind the scenes
Sure, we need some Sodom and Gomorrah in our schools.
What an idiot
In a pluralist society, all proselytizing should be banned in any school that receives tax payer dollars.
Keep religion out of public funded schools. You can always go to a private school if that's your choice. SEPERATION of CHURCH and STATE!
How about him reading it before jumping in with both feet! May be a few surprises in there for him!
One of the basic tenets of our country is the separation of Church and State. I passed ninth grade Civics.
More pandering to the base. It is not good policy. Public schools should remain largely secular and if they choose to teach about religion teach students that their are many religions around the world. Teach kids to be curious about other cultures besides their own.
Hear that? Every atheist and triggered snowflake’s head in America’s just exploded.
I took a Bible literacy class as a requirement for my English major at UC Berkeley in the 80s. It gave me a great educational foundation for history, myth, and, most importantly, skepticism. (I started as a nonbeliever and ended as a more informed nonbeliever.)
Good thing it’s not up to him.
I don’t believe for one moment he has ever read the Bible.
Please. I'm quite sure the pages disintegrate whenever BabyHands touches a bible. ITMFA
Jesus.
What Hey POTUS ever heard of separation between church and state? Missed that day in class huh?
NO.
I believe in the separation of church and state. We should not be teaching the Bible in schools.
When does he go to church? He has no faith or beliefs other than money.
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I'd be thrilled if my kids' current school system taught spelling instead. Save the Bible literacy for church!
No problem as long as he also pushes for the same on the Torah, Koran, Bhagavad Gita and others.
Schools should stick to schools stuff like, I don't know... science and climate? So less stupid ignorant candidates would go for presidency.
Shows once more that trump hasn't read our constitution. I hope every state gets sued if they try. That Kansas still teaches creationism as a valid scientific option is sad enough.
The guy who doesn’t give a %it about god - helps blur the lines between church & state. FAKEpresident TheEnemyWithin trump Twitter
I'm fine with it. Teaching the bible in detail will breed more atheists.
Wonder what Trump thinks of Deuteronomy 24:15? Or Job 20:10? Or Psalm 12: 15? Ezekiel 16:49? Exodus 23:9? Leviticus 20:2? Deuteronomy 27:19? Luke 1: 51 - 53? Luke 4: 18 - 19? Luke 6: 24 -25? Acts 4:34? Would he be so eager for people to study the Bible if he knew what was in it?
Separation of church and state would preclude any such thing of course. But how about the church's tax free status? When they become political operatives that status should change.
The Bible shouldn’t be taught in public schools because there are to many interpretations of it, that’s why it needs to be taught in a place of worship. Religion is a a system of Believe that can vary from culture to culture, whereas for the most part academia is more empirical.
NO
Which century is America living in?
Amen,Give God all mighty the glory hallelujah
When you haven't been quite unconstitutional enough.
🖕🏻TRUMP
This is so contrary to the founders principle of separation of church and state. This must not be allowed to go forward.
Are they going to teach the TRUTH? That Jesus Christ was a Mid-Eastern, dark skinned Jew that Trump would not even let INTO our country today
davematt88 Latest shiny dime distraction. Three things he hates 1.Kids 2. School 3. God Why does anybody believe this bullshit?
Wow, a newspaper writes a headline giving a positive spin to a proposal that violates the first amendment. That’s really bad optics
realDonaldTrump Who the hell asked for his blessing? What is he now the POPE!? And why is the Bible being taught. What about all the other religions that are protected by the Constitution Is he only for Christians and not the millions of Americans who are other religions.
He tweeted that schools are doing this. The problem in this country is that his moronic supporters believe him. liarinchief notmypresident
Why wouldn't he? Any monotheist is already 3\\4 radicalized. Will this be the states' interpretation of the bible? You can already get this bullshit in Sunday school.
OMG....now what? Trump ruins everything. 🙄
Isn't going to happen. A flailing Trump White House attempt to divert attention from the failed wall fight and all the ongoing investigations.
Thank 'god' it will be challenged in court if state legislators think they can do this.
I am a practicing Christian with numerous Pastors in my family, and we even think this crap from the GOP must stop! Separation of Church and State is in the constitution for a good reason.
Someone better get a bible and give him a thump!, Because he doesn't have a clue? On how to treat human beings! Or top it off how to run a country properly!!
Perhaps he should be in a front row desk. FakeChristian
Lol, no. It’s appalling how little he understands this.
wow again such blissful ignorance of the tradition of our country!
Absolutely Not! Whose version? Whose Bible? You can teach the history of various religions, but not the religions as a believer would know it. That is infringing on our freedom of religion! This from a man who does not practice any religion.
The bully.
Seeing our unions has killed literacy in public schools...any literacy’s welcome
Just a reminder -
DJT’s desperation will drive him to even more bizarre behaviors that most Americans will find unacceptable because of the relentless dismantling of Church & State only to pander to the religious fanatics in his ever-shrinking base.
Most recognize this for what it is a wedge issue that realDonaldTrump wants to exploit to help get his numbers back up. MSM and DNC needs to ignore him and let these things get settled in the courts. Where all religions can plead their case to be included.
just another part of the constitution that realDonaldTrump doesn’t seem to understand!
NOT his call what schools teach....................................
👆 Apparently Washington post doesn't know what an 'Elective' class is. It means. You have to sign up to take it.
Let me guess..next we gonna call America Gilead and us fertile women will have to wear red cloaks and live as handmaids....shit on that the devil is a lie handmaidstale Hulu
ACLU CREWcrew Please stop this madness! FirstAmendment
As it should be one nation under God.
His education obviously left out several key points of the teachings of the Bible including carnal sins and lies.
Oh, if the Public schools start teaching religion then it’s time to TAX the Churches. There would be no time for other studies either. There are over 15 different religions here so which religions will not be discussed? Leave it to the Churches, Temples, Mosques and Synagogues
Haha. He should be the first one cause he knows nothing about the Bible. This is for votes only. Big fat hypocrite.
All for it as long as its religious literacy so that ALL religions are taught.
sick phony and desperate man looking for votes anywhere he can find them.... he is doomed and he knows it. even god can't save his soul
realDonaldTrump
Does he not know anything about separation of church and state. If they teach Bible studies then they have to offer studies of the Koran, and and all other religions too. This does not belong in school. Send your kids to church on Sunday, Weds.
This is great, coming from our illiterate president.
Fake book...Fake President....teach Koran and Torah...other fake books. Will you please DIE !
We keep going backwards in time,all advances made in decades are being nullified by this Orange idiot!! HE & his admin need to go!He's destroying this country!!
Teach revelations
Looking for support from the evangelicals...
Separation of church and state should be a thing.
Absolutely not. This is not okay. There are private religious schools for this very reason and churches have vacation bible school and Sunday school for this very reason. Forcing religious beliefs on children of people that do not agree is NOT okay. Complete violation of 1A
No.
No no no.
wheresRuth?
You mean reading class? They already have that and the librarian teaches them about fiction and nonfiction.
Fuck no.
Code for 'Trump just broke the damn law.'
OceanMermaid8 Wtf
His reactiveness to anything and everything.. leads us nowhere..but into his imagined wall.the latter being a trumped up campaign tactic suggested by others.
This is the self righteous evangelicals imposing their moral superiority on America. They were paid by Russia, promote Russian agenda and support trump the worst potus America has been subjected too
We have many different religions in public schools. So what Bible literacy do they intend to use?
I wouldn't be opposed if they taught about all religions and the Holy books each follows, but strictly Christianity....that would be a big fat NOPE!!!
Are you kidding?! What happened to “separation of Church and State…”?
He is desperate to get his Base back. He will be pulling out all kinds of religious things he can think of. He has broken about 5 of the Ten Commandments, so he needs lots of prayers.
If the GOP isn't careful we'll all be returning to England for the same reasons we left.
This fool hasn't looked at the Bible once in his life... puppet acts how the master commands
Here we go again. Trump act like he is Christian. He is way far from Christian.
President knows those seeking for God, will get the victory.
Is Pussygrabbing 101 part of core curriculum, too?
Pander much?
Someone needs to read to him the constitution.
Wait a minute! He means any religion, right?
jackjonesbabe *eye roll* What won't this dull creature say? Smh
Can we teach science in Sunday school now?
Bible literacy? And when has Spanky Piddlesheets ever read the Bible?
Im a Christian and these people need to realize not everyone believes what we believe and our religion should not be forced upon others, but let’s get real this ain’t about religion this is about old white dudes constant need for everybody to believe & live how they want them to
What happened to separation of church and state.
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What? This is not allowed? That is terrible.....horrible.....i will kill WORF.....
No
What BS, he is like not even religious...
But what if you worship Satan?
Might want to check the Constitution
as long as all religions can be studied and not just christianity, right?
Constitution of the US ----um pass ...what else your got ?
He skipped that class just like all the others he paid people to take in his name, like the constitution. Separate church & Government?
Wrong !!! Separation of church and state
Doesn’t mean they will
I took a Bible-as-literature elective in high school, where we analyzed the Bible like we would any work of fiction. It was an interesting class, though clearly not the sort of 'Bible literacy' Trump & evangelicals are trying to shove into public schools.
Muslims gonna want to teach koran
Way to violate peoples’ freedom of religion.
The last thing I would want is Trump’s blessing on anything.
Isso é MUITO bom...Maravilhoso. Feliz a nação cujo Deus é o SENHOR!
That’s nice, because it’s UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
This isn't genuine. It's a pilot and to take attention away from the fact he doesn't have his wall and isn't going to get it. Trying to keep his base happy. Don't fall for it.
Fine, but only if it’s lumped in with all the other fairytales.
I don’t feel bad saying this in this context but hell no!
Cause Trump follows all the teachings of The Bible?
Teaching the Bible as literature in schools would probably be permitted under the ruling by the Supreme Court. However, if taught as religion, not so much. I know heavily R.C. areas get away with Bibles and prayer in schools because no one seems to care.
So can they teach the Koran as well?
Oh FFS! This is so disgusting
jackjonesbabe No. Just no. Totally inappropriate. If you want your kids to learn the Bible, that has no place in public education. Outside of a class in World Religions, which I believe should be mandatory curriculum, this is a violation of our separations.
Socialist/communist teachers and educators gonna have a fit.
What about bible literacy in the White House?
Aren’t they worried that young people will learn what the Bible actually says, and not rely on the evangelical cultist “interpretation”?
That is NOT separation of church & state! What about the Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, Hindi communities? Are we being prejudiced against them?
Good
A precedent many Christians applauding this will come to regret when other faiths demands the same. There will be a day of reckoning and this fraud will rotting in Federal prison some where.
It’s not Trump’s decision to make, so why does the headline hint that it is?
No. Stop this.
“Gotta keep that vote. Now send in the hookers”
Which bible
He can give his stupid blessing all he want; they can't do it. It goes against our Constitution.
Excellent job
No realDonaldTrump you do not get to use the Bible as a weapon. If you believed you would not lie as the Bible likens lying to sorcery and what for it....... WITH CRAFT. You cannot bastardize the word of God Donald.
Good move.
Idiot can’t read : 'You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife or his male servant or his female servant or his ox or his donkey or anything that belongs to your neighbor.'
If people were a actually literate in Biblical teachings, Trump would have been stoned to death long ago.
Yeah, our forefathers probably didn't know what they were doing when they separated church and state anyways...
With equal time for the Quran, right?
History shows that bible curriculum was once the foundation of American studies in college. The more you turn your back on God the more He will turn His back on you. I’m not a great supporter of Trump’s ideals but his desire to uplift God and His holy teachings are encouraging!!!
Well, then all must be studied, even the Quran.
Separation of church and state is a concept based in the Establishment Clause, found in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
Coming from the man who was not part of ANY religion until it favored his political aspirations!!!!! Religion in any form MUST be separated from POLITICS PERIOD!!!
If there is state religion then religion should be taxed. For me however I believe in the separation of church and state. Therefore SHUT IP TRUMP. IT’S NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!
I bet Trump's fave are the stories about masters and slaves
Trump is clearly the first un-american President
Like he or his kids ever learned anything about the Bible.
The panic is palpable. Fraud trump will do or say anything to pander to the right to curry favor with his dwindling base. This idiotic liar doesn’t attend any service and could care less.
So much for upholding the Constitution. 🙄
Good
Actions speak louder....no bible needed!
I suspect ACLU will have something to say about that!
Loving it. realDonaldTrump
How about we first start with literacy. Then, how about teaching constitutional literacy. Then, let’s move on to financial literacy. STEM after that.
His blessing is just a blessing. Law doesn’t work that way.
Trump only gives “blessing” to get votes. He doesn’t care about education OR religion. He’s a con man
Da absolute f**k!!
No.
Amen! Jeff Bezos cheats on his wife
Whatever happened to the separation of church and state?
Do you think Trump even remembers that his first promise as president was a sworn oath to uphold and defend the Constitution?
teaching things that never happened to children, well, you have to keep them dumb so they'll keep hating brown people and voting for the GOP
Thank you!
NO!
Great!
Cue the lawsuits to allow other religious texts to also be taught - which might be a good thing since more unites religions than divides them - and be careful of unintended consequences.
What a bunch of shit from trump. He knows as much about the Bible as he does about the Constitution.
So called 'evangelicals' are all that's left of his dubious 'base'.
Can’t teach Black history. But can teach their interpretation of the Bible, was used to justify slavery and all kinds of evils. Like 45 instance.
Well it’s not up to him so...
Even Satan & demons read the bible & know it very well.
No. Fox gave it the blessing. He just followed their lead.
Close to become an Iran from Occident
Wow a trumpian blessing. Thats a new one, stop actually accomplishing anything and give blessings instead.
How about civics and science instead? There is no place for the Bible in public school. None.
Trump and Pence needs to stay out of the religion business and keep it out of school. If people want worship they can do it on their own time or send their kid to a Christian school.
Why do I doubt he's ever even picked up a bible, must less read any of it.
What's next in school-- Scientology?
His blessing....THAT IS A JOKE!
The Constitution must be just a suggestion
Then all those kiddos gonna learn he’s a massive sinner lol aight
It belongs in mythology class along with Zeus, Odin, etc
maybe he should practice what he preaches!
Separation of Church and State! WhiteHouse
Isn't this what Sunday school is for? They have stopped teaching Civics and now want to teach religion? What could go wrong?
“The government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion.” – John Adams
Like he reads the Bible.....he certainly hasn't read the Constitution. realDonaldTrump is a phony and con artist.
Teach Bible literacy in your home. As a Christian, I believe in the teachings of my denomination and I don't care having them polluted with those of the 'Church of What's Happening Now'. Screw you Trump and your pandering to fanatical and/or intolerant Evangelicals.
Are you kidding me a man that lies so much he broke one of the biggest Commandments of all
I’m all for Bible literacy classes, but come on, Trump, you obviously missed the day when the Ten Commandments were taught. 🤷🏽♀️
He spent more Sunday playing at the GOLF than praying at the CHURCH
“bible literacy” - whoa, there’s a charged term. Teaching kids the “correct way to interpret the Bible” is more like it. Potential to warp kid’s moral and ethical education: HIGH. Teach Constitutional values instead ....
Keep throwing out these red herrings, media
Our forefathers have to be spinning in their graves.
realDonaldTrump POTUS is really not that stupid, is he? Isn’t that why there are parochial schools and public schools? To keep the religion where it belongs.
No!
Teach it in the White House first.
It is supposed to be religious literacy. Not Bible. Don’t turn public schools into madrasas. People should be informed, not converted it preached to in schools. Inform them about the foundations and importance or dangers of religion.
Good idea. Because we are a theocratic Christian nation, right? Trump has never even read an entire book, much less the fucking bible.
He is totally ignorant about the Constitution.
Perhaps they can begin with Matthew 24:24 - 'For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.'
Public schools could spend more time teaching actual literacy.
Let the lawsuits begin! Did this comment come about after the White House meeting with Mrs. Thomas and her gang of radical Christians?
Idiot has no idea what’s in the Bible. Just pretends so those disgusting “so called Christian leaders” will stay with him! All terrible and putting a horrible blemish on christianity
Trump wouldn’t know a Bible if it hit him in the face.
Sounds to me like Trump is pandering to his base for votes.
The Constitution does not.
His blessing is irrelevant. It violates the US Constitution.
Gotta pander to evangelicals; everyone else has figured out the con,
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Will realDonaldTrump also allow to Torah, Koran, Book of Morman, The Buddhist Bible? They all carry an equall amount of truths and fantasy as the Christian Bible. You just create more cultural separation. notmypotus
Perhaps they can begin with Matthew 19:24 - 'Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.'
Trump needs to learn the words in the Bible then he willstop being a jerk!
Do churches not have Bible study or Sunday school anymore? Seems like a much more appropriate place to learn about the Bible.
Now if someone can teach literacy to the President!!
That has Mike Pence's influence ALL over it because Mr. Two Corinthians is not even remotely biblically literate!
He really really really doesn't know that there's a First Amendment....🙄
I would support the Bible as Literature (same with the Qur'an and other sacred texts), but not the Bible as a religious text within the context of a public school.
Separation of Church and State. What do people not understand about this?
It does not belong in public schools
Apparently this moron has never heard of separation of church and state.
The school didn't encourage bringing a bible to school. When the parents were asked to write a letter and bring a photo just in case a disaster happened I gave my daughter a bible and a go to of us. She needs the word..... plus, many will probably read the Bible if that occurs.
When all else fails play the religion card😬
Guy never picked up a bible in his life! What a lying hypocrite!
The Great Controversy: Chapter (1) The destruction of Jerusalem The Great Controversy: Chapter (35) Liberty Of Conscience Threatened.
The Great Controversy: Chapter (1) The destruction of Jerusalem The Great Controversy: Chapter (35) Liberty Of Conscience Threatened.
That Tie looks like it has 8 yards of fabric in it..,
They teach other bs so why not? F it let’s hire mr garrison to be the standard teacher too
Trying to keep his Christian base, you know the hypocrites who turn their cheeks to embrace a adulterous lying con man who cheats every one he can.
You’re KILLING me, Smalls! He swore to uphold the Constitution — and the VERY FIRST LINES OF THE VERY FIRST AMENDMENT are: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...”
Biggest FakeChristian there is...😳
The Great Controversy: Chapter (1) The destruction of Jerusalem The Great Controversy: Chapter (35) Liberty Of Conscience Threatened.
Can you imagine the president allowing Any other religious text to be taught in public Schools there would be an out rage the Bible shouldn’t be taught either
The Great Controversy: Chapter (1) The destruction of Jerusalem The Great Controversy: Chapter (35) Liberty Of Conscience Threatened.
That’s unconstitutional! So he’ll no.
How about Separation of church and state
He really needs to have someone read the Constitution to him.
Yes, you should be talking about the Bible cuz you know so much, I mean we do learn from our mistakes! I only you knew your constitution!!!!!’
This from a man who has never read a book, let alone the Bible.
The Great Controversy: Chapter (1) The destruction of Jerusalem The Great Controversy: Chapter (35) Liberty Of Conscience Threatened.
Is it me, or does he have a really tiny head?
It’s about getting his people to the polls. If churches start pushing the bill, shouldn’t they lose their non-profit status? Also which version of the Bible? Kids are stressed enough at school. Focus on science,math and language arts.
From the most corrupt human in earth Spare me
Are you aware that this was a segment on FOX News Of course he’s going to tweet about it.
We have to start the brainwashing at a young age, the more we get the more money we can trick out of them as numb minded adults. The the Catholics can now trick young boys by larger numbers, this sounds like a good idea.
Worst president ever continues decline into the abyss.
What about the Talmud, Koran, Tipitaka, Five Classics, Vedas, Avesta, or Book of Shadows? Since realDonaldTrump has probably never read or touched a bible, this is a cynical ploy to keep the religious right on his side, especially after the shutdown.
Does anyone believe that Trump has ever read the Bible? I doubt he has. He has broken every law of God written there.
Freedom4all4321 Numbnuts wouldn’t know the bible from the Quran if his last double cheeseburger depended on it.
What's wrong with that?
A book he’s never read
'Literacy' is not a word aligned to Trump policy...
Good
Back to the courts.
What if those youth believe in Trump’s nationalism but not God?
he's desperate
And these same republicans who support this guy vilify Islam. It’s ok if we indoctrinate in christianity though. Interesting that the white men who ruled 250 years ago were smarter than this guy.
Teachers aren’t qualified. And my taxes shouldn’t be used to preach a religion.
I'm wholeheartedly Catholic but I also believe in separation of church and state. This is not a good idea.
Separation of church and state is not a complicated concept.
Trump needs to vastly improve his Constitution literacy First Amendment . Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion jentaub DamonSilvers Woellert pdacosta kdelano001
Our constitution says differently.
WHAAT an idiot
realDonaldTrump blessing is a blessing from the devil.
Has he ever read the Bible?
He might want to brush up himself. Maybe the two Corinthians can tutor him.
that is what churches are for but doing this opens door to other faith groups to get same readings of their texts. & there are Separation of church and state
I'd like to see President Trump realize that the Bible states that 'The meek shall inherit the Earth', or that he should 'turn the other cheek'. Maybe Trump would consider implementing such wisdom. Nah! Impossible.
That’s a violation of church and state. They’ll be plenty of lawsuits to send this idea packing....
Secularists shouldn't be afraid of this. They can't deny that the content of the Bible has been key in shaping Western civilization (which, granted, they might oppose). And Trump certainly could have benefited by such a course himself.
This is so wrong. This should be done in church not in schools
Which translation? Which interpretation? Which sect? scary and with a stacked Scotus there goes our ConstitutionalSafeguards
Another time when parents are to lazy to teach their own children
Wait til they get to the New Testament that is 99% about helping the poor - should make many kids question why their parents are Republican
Fake Christian leaders giving money to support Individual 1.
Brainwashing children ! Lying to them about who is Gid and who is Jesus ! Bibles are filled with sexually explicit verses and incest, HOW IN HELL THIS COULD BE THE WORDS OF A GOD?!!!
They needs CIVICS CLASSES. They need a better understanding of democracy. How this country came to be and how capitalism is the only economic system that works.
If the left hates it then I’m ok with it. Everything they do seems to be backwards, so...
How about teach cooking skills, do your own taxes, laws, oh yes good manners respect tolerance being kind...I’ll wait.
But the constitution doesn't, so why does anyone care.
The man who's never read the bible playing to his extreme base of 'Christians' who happily sleep with this devil to get what they want. Enjoy your 30 pieces of silver.
MFer doesn't even recognize the Separation Clause in the Constitution. Why must we put up with this insanity?
Yep, a turn back. Back to dictatorship. Mr. Trump have you ever heard about a little thing called the Constitution? Let’s keep this country a haven for religious freedom, and not a haven for religious repression
For a guy who doesn’t read..... joke
Just what we need, more people burying their heads in sand.
That’s fucked up-no separation of church and state anymore
It’s called religious freedom. Every individual should be allowed to choose a religion or not. This nation was founded on religious freedom. The foundational religion is Christianity, so give our youth the Freedom to learn and choose.
says the man who never studied or read a bible 🤦🏼♀️
What?
Amen
He not only missed his lessons on Constitutional law, he missed a whole lot of Bible lessons
We were seated in a circle every morning in elementary school for bible reading Public school That’s how it was back in the 50s It was just accepted I look back at that and cringe Seems that GOP just want to go back there So WRONG
So obvious Trump could care less about this issue, just desperate to hold onto his base
Desperately throwing bones to his Evangelical base?
You mean Bible illiteracy..
We cannot run away from religion, the more kids are open to all religion at least the majors ones, the more tolerant we will be as a nation. Let kids know what Christianity is, Islam, Hinduism etc and how many people in the world practice them etc. Intolerance grows in ignorance
PDelarios Trump thinks that Job's suffering is a small sacrifice his unpaid contractors make
I respect other people’s beliefs in which ever religion/god the choose too but religion has no place in politics or public education. It’s too problematic in a day an age where beliefs are mixed among people and we rely on science. This is another step that brings us backwards.
Lol can Trump define the word literacy?
Media is unhappy.
MrAndreRabie . IDIOTs .
Please this is ex what we don’t want. Someone teaching their interpretation of the Bible 2 our kids. Keepreligion out of public schools
davematt88 Well he does embody the new “Christian” values apparently
As devout Catholic,student of world religions, I am now half of me sunny flying angel, the other half crippled by the hocus pocus parts. Young children are so susceptible and impressionable, cultist messages seep into their very bone marrow for life. We expect good, not twisted.
The founding fathers said this 👇👇
Separation of Church and State has been a Cornerstone of our Republic since inception. There is a reason why. Logical thinking, and reasonable actions are far more effective than Hopes and Prayers from those who either can’t, won’t or don’t know what to do.
NO. Separation of church and state. Bible literacy does not belong in public schools. Most schools are strapped for educational materials and qualified staff, not to mention essentials like paper, pencils and TOILET PAPER. Fund education don't use it to force religion on kids.
Presidents don’t give blessings...
I am pretty sure most public high schools schools already teach some form of Biblical literacy as part of their English departments, comparing the creation story to the Native American creation story, talking about Cain and Abel when discussing Steinbeck's East of Eden, etc.
Trump also gave Cohen his blessing to pay a porn star to keep quiet
Isn’t this unconstitutional?
Keep bibles in churches
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Why not Quran Taxpayers are funding public schools!!! I don’t think so
This is disgusting! It hits at our very core!
Should be a religion class where all faiths are given time.
He pushing hard for that religious group vote. Let them brainwash their own in their own private religious schools!
Gee, what about a larger focus on personal finances/investments, how to file taxes, how to prep for college (classes/loans) and mental/physical wellness.
Translation: Trump will tear up the Constitution to hold onto his waning clutch of supporters.
Good
Never take Bible Lessons nor recieve blessings from a Beezlebub. (a cunning imposter and most certainly a hypocrite). It would be far better to not even open this sared book in his presence.
Two Corinthians.
I firmly believe in the separation of church and state. If publicschools want to teach religion, then they should teach all of them & not just one. BTW, there is more than one bible translation.
As long as all holy books can be taught, from a cultural and historical perspective, swell. Otherwise, nope.
'Bible literacy' is an aximoron
This will not go unchallenged in the courts. .
How funny a country built on religious freedoms forcing religion in schools. Can’t wait for the pendulum to swing in the other direction and see how quick these same Christians play victim when it is time to learn the koran
Imagine being a Muslim or Hindu family sending your kid to public school and they have to learn bible literacy but their own religion is ignored.
BA ha ha ha...not a chance in hell. The hypocrisy from Trump-types would be a college course in itself
Ok, but which Bible? How about only the Catholic Bible? Which translation? Ya know you so called Christias, people have died disagreeing on these questions.
NO. Public schools are not Bible schools. Learn about the Bible at home or in church. Learn about science in school.
As if realDonaldTrump has ever read the Bible. realDonaldTrump is a total hypocrite Just like VP
davematt88 What's he know about the bible?
First off 🍄rump doesn’t own any blessings to give...he’s as phony as they come. Secondly, this would be fought in every county, city, state & federal court across America. Public schools paid by the taxpayers don’t want this.
unconsitutional
I’m a Christian and I do not agree with this at all. Each denomination in Christianity has different ideas which come from the Bible. What will they teach. This will be a total train wreck
A form of mind control.
This is wrong.
This from the dude that grabs em by the pussy, fantasizes about women with their mouths taped, dreams about dating his daughter, married many times & cheated on each wife with the next, cheated with Playboy bunnies & porn stars. This guy is talking about Bible studies REALLY?
If this President could cite even one parable from the Bible, and its moral... I'd be surprised!
We're talking public school here! The only religious studies allowed should be World Religions, lest our schools become Christian or Judeo-Christian madrases.
How about a bill to pay teachers better, and better materials, and better education overall? Oh no wait, knowledge maybe against your moral. Thinking people are not part of your cult.
Thank God for POTUS Trump
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I would go along with this if curriculum was focused on compatarative religion in the context of the history and culture of when the books were written and the politics of theology.
Trump doesn't use critical thinking to decide any issue. He shoots from the hip & listens to the radicals in the media & the party. PS don't forget his evangelistic base of support.
Why?
I'm not sure what is meant here by literacy. Does it mean awareness, comprehension? Scriptures are not really college prep material. But, maybe if this is an elective rather than a required course.
CricketixSue He knows the Bible about as well as he knows the constitution!
More pandering to evangelicals in hopes that someone will continue to support his idiocy.
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Education should be handled on a local level.
In most places this would be called religious indoctrination. And these assholes are worried about Sharia Law?
It can be taught as an elective and my jewish children can opt out of the christian bible literacy class or choose to be in the torah ‘literacy’ class or opt out of all and we can study as we always have on our own time
Kissing evangelical asses. What bible? In Utah? Book of Mormon. In areas on NYC, the Tenakh, ... Koran.
Whaaaaat, what bible scripture, what religion, what chapter, this is the reason for seperation of church and state, stop it ppl
Hope they teach Muslim Literacy too. As a Christian we should be fair
Fuck this
Really, Trump shutdown our government over his Wall, and yet doesn’t hesitate to to give his so called blessing to teach bible study in our public schools. Trump is pathetic
Problem: States and Bible. Here we go with more power to states, which walls one off from another primarily by belief system, accent on system. And Bible, which testament? Will the teacher turned preacher get into the weeds of parts true, fiction, and mind stunting?
This is so fundamentally unAmerican. Separation of Church and State. Hello?
When did Satan start giving blessings? He knows that will start big legal battles and fights everywhere! The divider at his best ...
'Bible Literacy' is coded language for brainwashing the public. To be literate in the Bible one must have an etymology dictionary, a black law's dictionary, a thesaurus, a concordance and the ability to understand the difference between translation and transliteration.
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Religion = Alternative facts. So as long as being religious is an accepted practice, alternative facts are just as valid as proper facts.
Well, that's going to receive court challenges. We have plenty of other topics to teach children in public schools besides religion. That should be left to parents and their churches to do. If churches keep pushing their politics, they should lose 501 (c) 3 tax exempt status.
davematt88 And then they will have to teach the Quran, the Torah, Busshist teachings, The Satanic Bible, Pastafarian scriptures.... And Atheist 'doctrine' as well. No public school accepting fed money can do this and not teach all. 'Christians' are their own worst enemies. SMDH
Is this the Bible class where they teach you about beating down the poor and locking foreign kids in cages? I’ll pass.. WorstPresidentEver
The Bible is part of the history of mankind.
He dont even read the bible
Of course the TRAITOR realDonaldTrump does. He himself couldn't cite a bible verse if his head were on the block, but luckily we've chosen the much more humane GuillotineOnTheMall where his opportunistic hypocrite Evangelicans can follow him into oblivion.
How about we go back to all middle and high schools teaching civics classes first.
What the hell? He and Betsey do all they can to destroy public Ed, but now want to throw in a little Bible ed? churchandstateseparation
Which translation of the old testament will they use? St James is inaccurate
'Do your duty and leave the rest to the gods.' - Corneille
Desperate fast dropping number of supporters call for desperate measures. 😂 TrumpsWallSongs
Jesus it's going to take years to clean up this buffoons mess.
It should be an elective course in comparative religious studies. Should not just focus on the Bible.
SePeRaTiOn Of ChUrCh AnD sTaTe
So my question is 'why isn't there a SINGLE JOURNALIST in the Post-Fairness Act 'news' media' even RAISING THE ISSUE that this GOP State Action flagrantly disregards the BINDING Supreme Court CASE LAW on the Establishment Clause? There's not ONE VOICE in the 'news' here?
But which 'Bible?' There are about 4000 religions!
And trump's blessing carries as much weight as the pope's because he's so christian too, the best, most christian, believe me.
Wow let’s brain wash the kids some more realDonaldTrump.
how about US constitutional literacy?
careful what you ask for Republicans. you get too many poor white people in southern states that actually read the Bible they'll find out that you guys are gold worshiping power-hungry monsters.
Cool president
Trump is to the Bible what McDonalds is to nutrition
Jesus Christ!
Whoa— I thought there was meant to be separation of church and state?
Have they not heard of “Sunday School”? This is only a good idea if they teach “bible literacy” in the mythology course, along with Zeus, Odin, and Horus.
Is this the separation of church and state our founding fathers spoke of Senators? marcorubio LindseyGrahamSC SenCoryGardner ChuckGrassley
US slowly turning into a theocracy just like Iran. We need to get these Jesus-freaks and Bible thumpers out of our government.
Yes, that's going to get slapped down so hard by the courts.
If you’re going to teach about the Bible then it’s only fair you teach about other faiths as well.
Hi Pontifex !!! Hows realDonaldTrump doing on the 'good boys list?' err? I cant hear you?
I knew this would happen when a bunch of religious zealots worm their way into our government. They will change the constitution if they get an opportunity to. Religion is the problem, not the solution. Separation of Church and State is our right to freedom.
Can they just learn how to do basic math, add/subtract & sign thei names before they venture into big extracurricular activities
I didn’t realize we were living in a theocracy
It is utterly astounding how GOP lawmakers at BOTH the State and Federal level deem themselves 'unencumbered by the EXPRESS CONSTRAINTS' of the First Amendment itself on account of the COLLUSION between the GOP & the Religious Right. (It's more of a chicken or the egg situation)
God bless the US. MAGA
Too bad he doesn't support public schools.
And which Bible will be taught?
From a man who has never picked up a book, let alone the Bible.
Awesome Legit MAGA
This ‘blessing’ coming from a man who is the embodiment of what the Bible speaks of regarding a hypocrite.
Whatever happened to 'separation of church and state' Keep religion OUT of politics 100%!
Stop amplifying his nonsense. All he's doing is repeating what he just watched on Fox and it's NOT FCKING NEWS
separation of church and state what?
I hope it's only the King James Version!
Nooooo.. Not right
Alright. Good call. But put religious studies folks in charge of curriculum. And add other sacred scriptures too. We need to know some stuff in this country. And it’ll help undermine his fundamentally anti-religious regime hiding in religious clothing.
Disgrace. Which bible
Can they have a Logic & Reason course too
Um, I mean separation of church and state has always been a bit muddy, but this is rather on the nose
TrumpBible lessons. Tower of Babbling on & on & on...
Oh, the KING OF NOTHING gives his “blessing”. Well if that’s not just the cats meow. 🤦🏻♀️
No. No one should ever have christianity or any religion forced on them. This is not a “christian nation” as some would like you to believe. This country was built on freedom of religion and freedom FROM religion.
Most people commenting are ignoring the word 'allowing.' You all act like schools are forced to teach bible literacy.
And the heathen seeth.
Is that an introduction for an inquisition
Should be a voluntary course
I am ok with it, if there is a prerequisite of theology and religion, allowing students to choose which one sparks there interest. Also, to educate them on the similarities of the religion. (Most believe Jesus was a living person).
Only way I'd b ok with this is to spend equal time teaching the Bible as they do the Quran, Torah, Vedas, Puranas, Atheism, etc. as part of a World History / Social Studies class, and do it objectively, without bias. Most Christians would b against this.
Hi, ACLU
Mr. 2 Corinthians.
Who's Bible?
Just trying to make some points with Christians...
Endorsing yet another book he hasn’t read.
davematt88 Wonder if he realizes that opens the door to 'Koranic literacy' too?
How disgusting. The devil condoning religion as he destroys our country.
He would because even though he dont practice or believe the teachings of Christ are a very important tool in his arsenal.
NO! That moron! He’s doing it for 1 reason only: evangelical base! And the right-wing nutcases on SCOTUS will probably give it to him. I hope ACLU will fight this.
Constitution anyone?
Way to separate church and state.
If you want to make kids hate Jesus and religion, the surest way is to ram the Bible down their throats at school.
All Bible's?
Redemption is worth acknowledgement. But, he will still have to answer to Mueller.
Sued in 3...2....
Which Bible is that? Tanakh (old testament), Talmud, New Testament, Koran, Tipitaka (Buddhist), Taoist, Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh), Vidas (Hindu), and others. Read Constitution. No state supported prefer. If part of education, try comp religeous teachings. Include Deism & Atheism
The things President Trump has done for Christianity in America will offer many wonderful returns in decades to come! God is not finished with America!
We should probably teach kids about college loan debt and how to balance a bank account first.
Separation of church and State...you are crossing the line.
This is stupid.
Trump, blessing, Bible, and literacy...
So much for separation of church and state..
Yeah, well, most all of the mass shooters in America are Christian, so don't tell me knowing your Bible (of course, they mean for students only to pay attention to the Second Testament) does anything to make you a better person.
Jerk
Has Trump ever opened a bible? I think not!
A non- Christian who is also illiterate - he would advocate this
Amen to that. Our Country needs the teachings of Jesus, and we need Civics, History and Government taught, in every school.
Excellent! Can’t wait for the courts to strike this down.
I don’t think so
The problem with this is that teachers will become preachers. A lot happens to a child's mind in one classroom.
I'm sure tRump's Evangelical base is loving this; but it CLEARLY violates the Constitutional ban on mixing Church and State!
Don't we have Sunday school for that?
Up your donations to the Freedom From Religion Foundation and the ACLU. They will be busy fighting this bullshit.
For a nation, which was founded on a very cautious approach to not reproduce the stupidity of the 'old world' and left out religion in its constitution very carefully, that is a very stupid step! It does seem, like the dotard has no understanding of his own country, very SAD!
Finally thank u the children could use a BIG dose xo
This could be a good thing if open discussion is allowed. It will highlight the evanhellicals hypocrisy and how they pick and choose what suits their racist fascist hateful positions.
Next term guaranteed
As long as every other religion in the world is taught equally, fine. Have at it. Otherwise, NOT.
PLEASE stop writing stories about Trump's tweets that also provide publicity to Foxnews - really? THIS. IS. NOT. NEWS.
Whoops. ☝🏽 That’s church in state. Absolutely cannot be doing that now.
Separation of church and state, anyone? ImpeachTrump
How about Constitutional literacy.
Guessing everyone will be ok with closing churches , just let schools handle it all then.
What ever happened to separation of church and state
I have no issue if religion is an elective but it should be a class in all religions to help teach tolerance. If parents want bible literacy go to church.
What about that Church vs State thing? Oh, nevermind.
Just what we need. A new generation of bible thumping, radical Christian terrorist charlatans. Thanks President Caveman.
There are a lot of pros and cons about this subject.
Separation of Church and State! Still having issues to this day!
Oh good lord!!! GoAwayTrump
SEPARATION of CHURCH & STATE .........
trump needs a couple of lessons...don't ya think...he's such a man of god...NOT!!!
SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE! Get this BS out of school, parents want to read the bible with their kids, fine but NOT IN SCHOOL.
Yeah, who’s gonna teach it to him? He’s an atheist. This is one of gen most galling elements of this ridiculous mess.
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Wow God Bless you Mr. President Trump.
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Separation of Church and State
No thank you.
Just what we need. More stupid kids. 🙄
No. Where do I turn in my citizen status? Y'all can go fuck yourselves. Trash
Well, that will convert more people to Atheist than ever before. They tried Bible classes when I went to Elementary School. I went home and watched The Price is Right.
Now hes all over Google looking for a copy of the Bible to carry around. Problem is, he can't remember who wrote it.
Does that include the 'Thou shalt not lie' part, mr. trump?
So I’m certain they will then also teach Koran literacy, Torah literacy, Vedas literacy, Sutras literacy, etc..
My parents would have FLIPPED! That’s insane. If it’s a required grade I’d have INTENTIONALLY FLUNKED. How dare religion be foisted in people. Talk about Christian Jihad.
I'm a Christian myself but this is just asking for trouble. Religion and Faith is something a kids parents should instill, not the public school system. MAYBE in private schools? I dont even think I'd be for that either really. It just creates so many problems.
Titusgerald Great things my man is doing
Pleasing his base instead of pleasing the country. ScienceTrumpsIgnorance
No, no, no. Only if they teach literacy of other religious writings, ala world religion literacy.
It’s a good thing.
Interesting that this is coming from someone who has never opened a bible.
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So much for separation of church and state...are the schools going to teach evolution as well?
More god over science to pull in the impressionable votes.
ACLU?
Wtf!?
This is like scraping the calcified political resin out of a pipe you found under the bed after a couple years to try to get a high. As a devoted Mammon-worshiper, he really is getting the most of his grifting white evangelicals.
No.
And Wiccan too?
I grew up in America, went to church 3 times a week. I know about the Bible. Would’ve been helpful to learn more about other cultures and religions. But that’s just me.
No. Let them try, we will see them in court. Keep your God out of our schools. Unless of course you want to teach 'literacy' on Allah and the other few thousand gods.
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Alright so that's blatantly illegal...
He truly is Jesus . Minus the guns killing people and building walls and the porn stuff.. but hey who's counting.
If this is allowed, public schools should also teach Koran and other religious book literacy courses
He can give his blessing all he wants. Keep the bible out of the schools.
'blessing' funny stuff
Did they ever find those two corinthians?
Jesus Christ NO
THERE ARE TOO MANY SCHOOL SHOOTINGS AND YOU CAN TRACE IT BACK TO THERE BEING NO GOD IN SCHOOLS! THESE KIDS NEED GOD AND DISCIPLINE! MAGA
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