A conservative Christian group is pushing Bible classes in public schools nationwide — and it’s working

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A conservative Christian group is pushing Bible classes in public schools — and it’s working

By Julie Zauzmer Julie Zauzmer Reporter covering religion, faith and spirituality Email Bio Follow May 8 at 7:48 PM GLASGOW, Ky. — Todd Steenbergen leads worship services in church sometimes, but today he was preaching in a different venue: the public-school classroom where he teaches.

Activists on the religious right, through their legislative effort Project Blitz, drafted a law that encourages Bible classes in public schools and persuaded at least 10 states legislatures to introduce versions of it this year. Georgia and Arkansas recently passed bills that are awaiting their governors’ signatures.“Numerous states introducing Bible Literacy classes, giving students the option of studying the Bible,” Trump tweeted in January.

Advocates of these classes view the Bible as a key component of a well-rounded education, key to understanding Western literature and American history. Such classes have long been offered by some public schools across the nation, sometimes taught by public-school employees with textbooks paid for by school budgets. Other times, schools have adopted “released time” rules that let students use part of their school day attending church-taught classes.

The model for many of these states is Kentucky, where state standards for elective Bible education became the law in 2017. The American Civil Liberties Union swiftly responded, issuing a letter that said it would closely monitor all school districts in the state. The organization flagged four school districts in Kentucky, warning that the materials used to teach the Bible in those schools suggested they were violating the Constitution and might lead to a future ACLU lawsuit.

Students describe Steenbergen’s Bible class as a chance to do something they enjoy during the school day — Cole Wilson, who took the class in a previous semester, likened reading the Bible in school to getting the chance to shoot hoops during gym class. His consistent message throughout the game was that students should draw moral lessons from the Gospels.

Steenbergen, one of four members of the committee that wrote the statewide standards for public-school Bible education, said he thinks he is toeing a constitutionally permissible line — in an unusual way. His solution is simply leaving out parts of the Bible.

 

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Does this include the other religious books as well...all religions should be included in that class.

I really can’t believe all the Bible haters! Judgement day will come !

This is just the beginning of the Project Blitz plan. Handmaid’s Tale Theocracy is the goal. Women’s rights and LGBTQ rights are next. Here is the entire playbook.

I have no problem with it, so long as we include Flying Spaghetti Monster 101.

The beginning of the Nazi youth movement.

Apparently, conservative Christians are not confident in what they are teaching at church. It's recruitment. More $$ tax free tithes. We are not dumb we can think on our own.😇🤡

But ummm...not everyone is Christian...🙄😒

I don’t think the Jews, Muslims,Hindus,or other beliefs will be warm to that idea. Public school NOT FOR BIBLE CLASSES. YOU WANT BIBLE CLASSES GO TO SUNDAY SCHOOL

WVa Attorney General Patrick Morrisey was imported to WV from Nazi rich North Jersey specifically to force humble, decent WVians to bow to his extreme form of Christianity. Yes, they are being carpetbagger but they were raised to trust the authorities.

He is our only hope

mijomojo1 Disturbing....

This is wrong, and I am a Christian. A few years back, a sub teacher in our district have a student a Bible when the student requested to know where a phrase came from. He was fired. Guess with Conservatives in charge, the 1st Amendment is null and void

What's wrong with a historical fiction class?

Maybe, but only as an”elective”.

BoSnerdley One used to ensure correct teachings. Not today. Not my child.

No, No, and No!

I am fine with this so long as they give equal time to the Koran and other holy texts. No?

Send child to private Christian school if you want this taught. Otherwise, not the place in public schools.

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Bad idea

Nothing wrong with that..smh

Tell them to get lost

I thought that was why we have parochial schools?

About time!! We need the Bible to counter the corrosive effects of secular humanism.

What the hell is wrong with this country.

It’s far better than the social justice policies that public school teachers are promoting in North Carolina schools. It’s out of control.

Oh no are radical Islamists upset ?

Science fiction class 😂

yes open the classroom credit. for crist

It's fun-damental! 😋

We live in a country called United States Of America 🇺🇸 that has and uses the Bible in its 3 Branch Institutions in particular the Judicial Branch / HOWEVER what is not discissed in the Lie of Curse Of Ham used to enslave Black people into the Western Hemisphere Pontifex

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not in this day and age of 'Hey what's your religion?' Kids can make up their own minds without being impressed upon

Good! Think what you want about religion, but we didn’t have near the violence in schools when we had bible classes in public schools. If for only that reason, this should be reinstated as well as the 10 Commandments.

Bible thumpin hypocrites need to stay out of public schools.

Does anyone else see the school violence going up more and more as God keeps getting pushed out the door more and more? God was allowed a lot more in schools when I grew up and there were NO school shootings. Just saying

I hope this is an elective and not mandatory

Bible class is for church. Since that us a choice. I want my children to think and choose for themselves. Even if I bring them up Christian.

WTF

Oh no! Sharia law & gender studies are okay though!

No wonder all those states listed are at the bottom of education rankings. While they learn about “Adam and Eve walking with dinosaurs”, countries like Korea, Sweden, Singapore are learning math and science. Pathetic.

How can one teach what one does not know?

I am okay with Bible Clubs but government run public schools should not promote a religion per the US Constitution.

That’s what’s up. If kids can practice mindfulness, meditation and the like in public schools, then the forum for in school Bible study should not be opposed.

Good

😠

Course every one in town is white evangelical!

Well if it becomes mandatory, then their gonna be just as cool with Torah and the Quran being taught as well, yes?

Good

Hmmm... The infinitesimal patriarchal writings of men called scripture does NOT contain the infinite Wisdom of 'God' Those who seek to force their own religious beliefs upon others do NOT believe their beliefs will hold without force ~jlt simple truth

I would be very upset if My kids was still in school and having their religion pushed upon them.

If Christian's dont do this, muslims will.

I cannot read this. Its behind a paywall

The Blitz, an abbreviation for the Nazi Germany tactics used for the invasions of Poland, Belgium, France etc and the nickname for the bombing of London by those same Nazis, it seems appropriated that Christian Fascists under the protection of Trump would use that name.

Working how for what purpose. If there pushing religion I as a parent would not be ok with that. This is no place for one person to push their values.

Then do like Catholic schools. Let each church build a school charge tuition and teach anything you want. Public schools must remain non denominational

The liberals have been pushing LGBT in public schools and it is working, so why complain about conservative pushing their's?

Separation of church and state and uf don't like pay your taxes!

Welcome to isis & kaaeda ideology

Guess they failed civis and separation of church and state

They need a civics class first.

Let’s see, school shootings on a monthly basis, maybe more. Mental health crisis among our youth. Maybe we should try it.

It shouldn't. Unless if by choice. Total choice!!!!!!

Bullshit....

My taxes do not support “Bible” teaching.

What is so bad about that - better than kids taking drugs

Bible classes Koran classes Torah classes Gita classes Satan classes . Can we stop the BS. Let’s solve mystery of our universe. The answer to a mighty power is out there.

I kinda think that this would backfire on them and it would create more atheists. Now that would be funny

No. If church sucks so much that no one goes and no one learns about the Bible, FIX YOUR FUCKING CHURCH. Stay out of my school.

disgusting religious oppression. Kids should be free from indoctrination

It’s about time the world realizes that is not getting better without help from God

The end of America.

Did ya’ll know that religion is taught in Danish schools all the way through high school? The weight is on Christianity but other religions are taught as well. Mostly all of the students are atheists.

How pathetic.

You should teach the old testament Way more epic It's like game of thrones vs sex in the city

Separation of church and state mean anything?

I wonder how many of the folks having a fit about Bible classes being taught in the public schools are completely okay with the classes that teach about Islam...

I would sue the state so fast.

This is such a disservice to these kids. Their states and being in rural areas already leaves them at a disadvantage when it comes to education. This further narrows their opportunity to succeed post HS graduation.

OH GOD THE HUMANITY! now. if ANY OTHER religious group was doing this........................

WTF CHURCH AND STATE!! Asking for a friend..............

“When the president of the United States gives us a shout-out, that’s pretty crazy.” Exactly. Pretty crazy. 🙄

Awesome. Glad that more kids can get exposed to God's eternal love and grace.

Bible Class

We need to just start punching these fake invisible sky people in the face.

I wonder what will happen when someone pushes to teach the Quran or the Gita in school.. will they be allowed or is this just for the Bible? 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

Actually, the way to atheism is through forced Bible classes taught by boring church ladies.

Church is the place for that.

Good! Yay! Children could benefit from inspiration & positivity.

Only a question but it CA grammar schools and others compel students to emulate Islamic customs of prayers to Mecca during the day why would this action draw scrutiny? Only a question to contemplate on.

You definitely don’t want anyone teaching your child 👿 Teach your own child

And so it begins..... Where is the separation of church and state?

The Bible is only the most influential book in history 🤷‍♂️

Excellent. This country needs God.

Probably brainwashing them to be hypocrites and Trumpers.

If you’re learning about world religions I think it is ok. There’s a lot of historical significance there that deserves time. But if it is a Trojan horse to promote one religion then forget it

As long as the teachers aren't pushing their own personal beliefs, perhaps children will realize the mistakes Christians have made over the centuries by reading 'into' the bible. Children can learn about the gospels to help everyone and not just a select few.

I don’t want to hear this crap. Please, please stop with any religious stuff.

Beats Islamic indoctrination.

Great, then I’m sure they will be open to allowing all religions in separationofchurchandstate

I’m sure this will go along just peachy keen until the Muslims, the Moonies, the church of Satan, the Wiccans, or any one of a myriad of other organizations shows up and wants to do likewise, and proponents of religion in schools get introduced to the establishment clause.

All the stories about Religious schools have a very dark and terrifying ending 🤷🏻‍♀️ People got abused, ended up hating people who doesn’t share the same religious belief, etc. I think 🤔 that it won’t have any other result other than negative 👎

If you let theses kooks in the door they will continue to push the envelope...keep religion out of public schools!

Oh, Kentucky!...anti Constitution state.

Boo

time for the church of satan to get in there

No it’s not.

Nothing wrong with the Bible. Better than guns.

Separation of church and state. Enforce the laws.

which version of the bible? It makes a difference. The bible as history can be highly instructive.

Which version? What could possibly confuse anyone?😬

hmmm. one more problem. other religions fight to propose their lessons on peace. Trump must abolish religion from the country but essence of human values must be taught in schools compulsorily. because terrorism is one derivative based in religious sentiments.

separation of church & state. Adding classes- how about Civics

Wait until the Muslims, start there classes also.

Using religion to breed hate and intolerance. Not a new concept!

I’m fine with Bible classes, Torah classes, and Quran classes etc but as a package deal. Not just one religious doctrine.

make it manditory... it'll churn out more atheists than we ever thought possible...

Thank GOD ALMIGHTY

Isn't this equivalent to shariah law that all the GOP conservative hypocrites scream about?

Tell that Christians group that we already know what lightnings are and we already know why we have days and nights. Jesus is as fake as Santa Claus.

Awesome

My kids' school has to have an emergency meeting because a teacher was showing anti-abortion videos to kids.

Next the Quran ...

Kids have enough problems with mathematics now we are going to push on them made up stuff.

If you want Bible classes go to a private Christian school. Public schools are for everyone. I also oppose bible study class being used as a proxy to undermine science.

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That’s we’re all the freaky girls are at

Really sick

Praise the Lord!

PRAISE THE LORD!!! More nations have fallen because they began to love themselves more than The Word of God. There is still hope for ours.🙏🙏🇺🇸

Outstanding!!!!

It’s a flock of rabid sheep.

Stop them

DON'T PEOPLE GET IT. IT IS AGAINST THE CONSTITUTION TO DO THAT. START SUING AND I BET THEY QUIT.

Koran and Talmud classes too? Or just the desired Christian Taliban state religion?

My daughter used to participate at “meet me at the pole” 🙏🇺🇸

I was allowed to leave school for one class a day in religious studies. Many Utah schools do this. It doesn’t take place on school property and we don’t get credit for the class but the benefits of being able to walk away from the world and study the scripture is huge!

Separation of church and state. You want bible in school then go to a private Christian school, but not on the public dime or on the public’s time. Keep your hateful gods to yourself. Gods in your own image. FakeChristians AntiChristians AntiAmericans AntiRights FakeGod

I would have loved the opportunity to embarrass the teacher with all the questions that make Christianity the barbaric bucket of lies that it is!

So will they also teach from the Torah, Quran...others?

Once upon a time...and most burned and squirmed but rich ones were exempt. As long as their returns are being audited.

The far liberal 'fairy tale' talk is why they always seem to win the argument. Got to chill with that and argue legal grounds only. Insulting belief systems is a nonstarter.

I’m not concerned about Sharia law. I concerned about these jerks forcing their religion down my throat.

I’m sure they force all students to take the course!

Whenever Kentucky is a leader in an educational trend, you should know it’s in your best interest to avoid such a trend. SeparationOfChurchAndState

So....what are churches for?

What's the problem if the classes are optional?

Don’t care if it’s an elective.

You on this FFRF ?

Good...kids need to learn moral reasoning.

How else will kids learn that they are irredeemable sinners and the only path to redemption involves senseless public executions?

Not in my state - the least churched state in the U.S. We'll stick to regular academics.

No F way

There is so much to learn about life through the Old and New Testament. The texts can be interpreted anagogically, metaphorically, or allegorically. The real understanding yields incredible insights that are road maps through life and beyond.

With one bible verse taught at home or in Sunday school there would be no need to push Bible study in public schools . The Golden Rule Matthew 7:12 - In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you , for this is the Law and the Prophets.

I think all religions should be explored in schools. Teach teach teach. Knowledge is everything.

And in Texas they're teaching Islam, what's the issue?

They don’t want to learn where Christmas came from.

Nice and i am not Christian.

Rats!

Fuck this bullshit. Public schools are the responsibility of the state and we have separation of church and state in the USA. That churches operate tax-free in spite of routinely violating IRS rules for tax exempt non profits is bad enough, there is no way taxes support religion.

Where science ends faith begins. Having a faith is not religion. You can’t live in society without faith. I’ve never been to China, but I have faith it is a real place. I trust another because I have faith they will keep their word. I have faith there is a God.

The democrats (communists) and liberals always make atheism central to their world view. They believe the state is God and salvation is found in the party (state). Worship the party members as gods. People see God because they now realize the democrats/liberals are devils.

Are they also exposing their students to the Koran, and the Torah? Unless that is happening, they are violating the principles of the founders of our Constitution.

It’s time to put God in the hearts and minds of our kids

If we have to tolerate Muslims preying I. School 5 times a day or what ever then Christians can do this move on please

One thing that this article doesn’t tell you is that this is a bible literacy class, not Sunday school class. This class is about the Bible as a book and it’s influences on our world and culture.

No, no, FUCK NO!! Separation of church and state!

Good, the biggest mistake we have made is kicking God out of our schools.

After school groups for any religion is fine within reason. During is absolutely offensive & a further example of white Christian self righteous bullying.

Pretend it's the Koran, and you'll be fine.

Hypocrisy of the left, they're fine with Islamic studies and any other thing that is non-western. The Left hates whites and western anything.

It’s against the constitution so how are they getting away with it?

I’ll bet they won’t let just anybody teach that class either. Would have to be someone that agrees with their ideology, not just teaching it as most books that require interpreting figurative language and symbolism, analysis, inference, and interpretation.

Praise Jesus.

Where is the separation of church and state?

I stopped at Kentucky 😐

They should be teaching the history of all religions. The comparison & evolution. Without bias of truth vs truth. There are 7,600 different religions. All have beauty and value. Teach empathyandlove

Sounds awesome.

As if the Republic isn’t already unstable and under threat. Let’s undermine the education system and see where it leads.

Foul! I cry foul!

cleansweep42 On the bright side, I went to Catholic school and I’m an atheist.

Was there anything at all conservative about Jesus Christ?

I'm all for this, if they can teach Islam then every other religion should also be taught.

Fck That!

NO

GOOD!

This is a pure attack on religious freedoms. Instead of bracing all religions and teaching love and tolerance, we are ostracizing those that are not followers of the Bible and the Christian faith. In 2019 this is just crazy.

They have a bag for the student to add meaningful items and I placed a Bible in it. My daughter needs me, but she will be able to help others read the Bible if a disaster comes.

God is good! We can welcome many religions in America and in school but why is Christianity not allowed. I'm so happy for this!

Just why Not necessary in public schools, just not good.

How is this not a form of torture? They must allow students to opt out of this nonsense. Allowing people who are not properly trained on the use of the bible/religion should not be allowed to teach it. This is no different from what ISIS leaders do.

EXCUSE ME BUT THATS WHAT CHURCH IS FOR NOT SCHOOLS

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A CONSERVATIVE CHRISTIAN. YOU CAN BE ONE BUT NOT THE OTHER. THEY ARE MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE

No no no no no. Separation of church and state is still the rule in this country. If you're going to teach classes about Muslim classes on the Koran?

You can teach good habits and good citizenship without using the Bible or Christianity. If you use religion, use the best philosophies & doctrines from ALL the major religions. This helps teach tolerance & respect for others.

DUH

Separation of Church and State!

No this is bs keep religion out of public schools it’s the parents job to teach their own children religion not schools

I read that the article was about Kentucky and just closed the article. I’m a Kentuckian... I know how stupid they can be. I don’t need to be reminded.

Another attempt to get around the separation of church and state.. been in the Supreme Court many times. Defeated each and every time.. its just a political move to get conservative christian votes. These Bible thumpers can meet and have all the lessons they want at home.

When I was in 8th grade public school we had Bible reading daily. The Roman Catholic homeroom teacher who was the winning football coach forced the Jewish students to read from the New Testament only. It was wrong then. It’s even more wrong now. Religion doesn’t belong in schools

Not against the Bible but in in public schools, nope, nope nope!

Where is it working? In the ass backwards south and Midwest where they are attacking anyone and everyone BUT white men?!?!

It's not alright to push the bible in public schools but it is okay to push 'I am Jazz'. Smh. No doubt we're in the last days.

Separation of church & state ?

Good.

Are they also going to make students learn Hebrew and Greek?.....cause the Bible wasn't written in English

It depends!

The last gasp of Christofacism

We've had enough of the 'Conservatives' word of God teachings.

This opens a can of worms, because if you allow the bible, then you also have to allow scriptures/books from all other religions, too. Be careful for what you wish for.

I'm so fucking sick of fighting this. WHY can't these Christians keep their religion at home and in their churches? WHY do they just have to indoctrinate others LEAVE US THE HELL ALONE!!!!

Why do Christians hate the Constitution?

Gross

Not my kid. A school is not a church.

Sure glad Madison took the time to write this one out ahead of time.

I thought the end of that sentence was going to be - and it’s illegal. Time to start pushing Satanic Biblr classes in public schools

Say it isn't so. The news just keeps getting worse!

How about the Koran and other texts, satanic bible

What about Satan?

I mean, to hell with the Constitution, right?

oh jesus

FACT: Not a single one of these worthless inbreds is capable of understanding the First Amendment...

Noooo...

As long as after school.and kids have permission and any religion can come in and all pay rental fee ok

Since we can't flay anyone anymore we gotta get them young before they realize we don't know dick about what happens after death...

Can't that guy seat at the same level than the others?

this from their paleontology class

Conservatives and Evangelicals, who have bought their 1 way tickets on the Trump Train, are the opposite of good Americans and patriots and blindly ignorant of our history. The majority of the founding fathers did not believe in Judeo-Christian beliefs. They were deists.

If it's an elective and kids are choosing to do it then I don't see a problem with it. I think most of the people in these comments wouldn't see a problem with it if it was any other religion but the most persecuted religion in the world God forbid

Have them read Grimm's Fairy Tales as well and see if they can spot the difference.

Good.

Freedom of religion, not making everyone convert to Christianity in public schools. Let everyone decide what they want to believe or not believe in.

Admit it WaPo. You don’t have the nuts to call out other religions that do similar things.

This is right on target for CNP vision of a Theocratic State

Liberalism is taught in schools so religion is already present. Talk about fairytales!

Democrats hate Christians and Jews.

We dont need BIBlE classes in any public school they can send their child to a private school if they want that. Its not fair for anyone! Teach them all or keep it out!

Washington Post is not happy.

there's a time and place for this it's called Church/Sunday School. Or you could go to a religious school. I don't want my tax dollars paying for this. Let's teach our kids civics, economics, literature, arts, etc.

Oh like JerryFalwellJr and the pool boy?

Great Christian Fundamentalists taking a page from Muslim Fundamentalists No hypocrisy there

Preaching is completely different from studying. If you care about SeparationOfChurchAndState you need to fight for it.

Oppose cults. Oppose cultists.

There's already a school that teaches the bible it's called Sunday School.

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We need to put a stop to these religious extremists.

You have the title wrong. Religious Fundamentalists Attempt to Brainwash Our Children. Fixed it for you.

Right wing Christians always scream stuff about Sharia Law while pushing a Christian equivalent.

This country has been going to hell ever since Reagan every fucking decade gets worse the war on the the working-class started with the firing an air traffic controllers then Bush 2 brought in all the religious nuts soon we'll be living in a theocracy

There’s a good idea teach some bullshit that literally no one who believes in it can agree on what the hell it means.

Ridiculous. Separation of Church and State. As I matured and studied science I concluded “The things that you're liable to read in the bible it ain't necessarily so”.

Lordy Lordy, please make it stop.

Can we start classes that teach the Koran?

spulliam So we can(and should) study Aristotle and Plato and Milton and Dante and Shakespeare but not the most influential book in western civilization?

No one should be forced to study Christian or any other bible.

Yes coverour children irl word. The world system kicked out God's spirit & opened the door for Satanic Spiris,. The workers of sin wake up

I mean if it’s an optional elective what’s the harm? There’s still plenty of us Christians out there who might’ve found a class like this fun

FFRF

Most interesting class I took in college was World Religions. We learned about all of them. Offer that class in high schools.

Seriously. God help us all.

Go up to evangelicals and ask them would you be OK with a book being in schools where two daughters get their Father drunk so they can experience sex?

The separation of church and state is vital to a Republic.

When I was in school, many years ago, we studied the Bible, both old and new testaments, as well as the Koran and principal writings of other major religions. It’s a good thing that this Christian group is advocating this too.

FU. Keep it in your private schools.

It's unconstitutional. End of story.

Then let’s push the Koran and Satanic Bible and whatever else is out there that is the opium of the masses.

It should be an elective, not a requirement. That said, it would be okay.

'Jesus loves me this I know, for the bible tells me so...' Fuck off with pushing religion in schools. Ever hear of separation of church and state? Leave these kids alone to decide what they want religiously in life.

If the kids want to attend let them. As long as they're not being forced who gives a shit.

What's this? Christians forcing their religious beliefs on others? Christians cynically targeting impressionable children? Who would have expected that kind of behavior from Christians?

In 1970, when I was in high school (and not yet 18 years old), my father had to sign a permission slip allowing me to participate in a sex education class. He did and I did. How about doing this about Bible classes in public schools? Parents must provide their okay first.

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Can we teach evolution in church now?

I wholly agree with teaching the Bible in public schools. So long as Christians don’t get to choose which verses are taught.

Parents in those schools better sue and take this to the highest courts , because this is not Constitutional 😠

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Lord of the Rings Instruction leaves you more prepared for the real world IMO

Keep your religion out of my government

Oh please! All these churches we have and this country is still messed up!

Good. Our society could use some religion.

You got this . . . FFRF

There's already too many Christian conservatives..

Bible classes in public schools? We need a secular or historical interpretation in context with other world religions.

Where’s the satanic temple when you need them?

Other religions should also be openly taught too then

The American Taliban

We are heading for a Christian theocracy people. Wake up!

Do they teach other fairy tales?

Will this be balanced by classes on evolution, or *gasp* classes on world religions other than Christianity? With historical context and fact thrown in, of course. If so, I’m all for it. If not... uh, nope!

These people are ridiculous

Oh hell no. You want that taught? Teach it as the mythology it is

Look, the White Taliban is pushing its Sharia Law.

As a Brit this so wrong.

oh that's fun!

This is outright evil. Nothing makes people more ignorant and bigoted than organized religion

It is also economic. Why take the trouble of reading tens of boring books at school, when you can get EVERYTHING from a single magic book?

Good. We need more Jesus in this country

So can we teach other religious text as well?

What does Bible mean letter by letter

First Amendment

They support trump, that’s all you need to know about them.

When do Quoran classes start?

No

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