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mahatmakanejeeves

(61,023 posts)
Fri Jun 28, 2024, 02:22 PM Jun 2024

Oklahoma superintendent demands Bibles in all public school classrooms: What to know

Oklahoma superintendent demands Bibles in all public school classrooms: What to know

Dale Denwalt
The Oklahoman
Published 9:53 a.m. CT June 28, 2024 | Updated 9:53 a.m. CT June 28, 2024

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters issued a directive to all public schools ordering them to incorporate the Bible “as an instructional support" in the classroom.

Doing so is "a crucial step in ensuring our students grasp the core values and historical context of our country," Walters said.

Predictably, his memo to schools and the comments he made during a State Board of Education meeting Thursday triggered a political backlash from education professionals and elected officials who questioned the constitutionality of Walters' decision and whether he has the authority to issue such a directive.

Here's what we know.

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Oklahoma superintendent demands Bibles in all public school classrooms: What to know (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2024 OP
They haven't specified which version should be used (there are many). Ocelot II Jun 2024 #1
It will have to be Colgate 64 Jun 2024 #2
Ooh I can't wait Chipper Chat Jun 2024 #3
Sure, right along side the Korans CanonRay Jun 2024 #4
And the Torah and the Bhagavad Gita and the Mahayana Sutras Ocelot II Jun 2024 #5
How taliban. No ones stopping parents from discussing their childrens daily Karadeniz Jun 2024 #6
Cant wait Chipper Chat Jun 2024 #7

Ocelot II

(120,983 posts)
1. They haven't specified which version should be used (there are many).
Fri Jun 28, 2024, 02:32 PM
Jun 2024

I'd opt for the Wycliffe version. It's in Middle English and hardly anybody will be able to make any sense of it.

Colgate 64

(14,840 posts)
2. It will have to be
Fri Jun 28, 2024, 02:46 PM
Jun 2024

whatever version Southern Baptists approve of. After all, they KNOW that that's the only real Bible. (And, BTW it was written in English originally)

Karadeniz

(23,428 posts)
6. How taliban. No ones stopping parents from discussing their childrens daily
Fri Jun 28, 2024, 04:40 PM
Jun 2024

learning activities and pulling out a bible if they want.

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