Oklahoma Bible mandate challenged in Court

[Hawkeye10]

It prevents the indoctrination in public schools, Rightnut.

I miss your play......back when U were better.

 

[Hawkeye10]

Dark Ages SUCK!

 

[AProudLefty]

I miss your play......back when U were better.

Better how?

 

[Hawkeye10]

"OH GOD!!"

 

[Hawkeye10]

Better how?

I told U.......PLAY.

DONT PLAY DUMB!

 

[Hawkeye10]

Have some fucking self respect.

 

[EdwinA]

That is true. You just nullified your earlier argument concerning the 1st amendment.
Now that you understand this, NOTHING in the Oklahoma Constitution prevents teaching the Bible in schools.

lol keep making up stuff I never said. Did you open another bottle?

 

[EdwinA]

Name them.

Preaching religions do not belong in public schools.

Why? Can't you find them? Oh yeah, I forgot; you were never educated and don't know how.

 

[EdwinA]

YOU brought up Massachusetts for some oddball reason.

Yes, a reason that went over your head by a few miles. No disagreement there.

 

[EdwinA]

DON'T TRY TO DENY YOUR OWN POST! Anyone can read it!

Yes, which is why you look so stupid.

 

[TOP]

I'm afraid I don't see "brainwashing and virtue signaling"...just young people embracing their faith...
Much preferable to what other young people may be doing in their free time...

 

[Margot]

Incomplete argument. Try again.

So!!!

 

[Guno צְבִי]

Jews, Muslims , Hindus, Buddhists and non believers should not be required to be taught that xtian Protestant " holy book "

If they want to have it as an elective in history of religion that is a different matter

The "Oklahoma Bible mandate" refers to a July 2024 directive by Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters requiring public schools in grades 5-12 to incorporate the Bible into their curriculum and have copies in classrooms, citing historical and cultural significance. This mandate is controversial, facing a lawsuit from parents, teachers, and faith leaders who argue it violates the Oklahoma Constitution's religious freedom protections and the separation of church and state. The lawsuit also challenges the state's plan to spend millions of taxpayer dollars to acquire the Bibles, some of which were initially specified to include patriotic documents found in the "God Bless the USA Bible" endorsed by Donald Trump.

 

[ThatOwlWoman]

Jews, Muslims , Hindus, Buddhists and non believers should not be required to be taught that xtian Protestant " holy book "

If they want to have it as an elective in history of religion that is a different matter

More of the relentless effort of some Xtians to shove their religion down the throats of others. This seems clearly unconstitutional.

 

[TOP]

https://oklahomavoice.com/2025/02/2...ials-pass-pro-bible-social-studies-standards/
This is America...Christian beliefs are an important part of American History...What's wrong with teaching American History?

 

[ThatOwlWoman]

Evangelists use the KJV. Why they believe the KJV Bible is the most authentic version is weird to me. Force of habit?

It does have a rich history.

Why the King James Bible of 1611 Remains the Most Popular Translation in History | HISTORY

Not only was it the first 'people's Bible,' but its poetic cadences and vivid imagery have had an enduring influence ...

www.history.com

I preferred the KJV over the RSV or whatever it was that Lutherans used when I was growing up. The language to me was like poetry, which I also love.

That being said, the only way IMO that any version of the Bible should be distributed and taught in public school is if the other major world religions' sacred texts are also distributed and taught. Fair is fair.

Somehow I can't see OK parents being on board with teaching from the Quran. lol