Oklahoma Schools Mandate Bible, Ten Commandments Education
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Oklahoma schools to teach the Bible and the Ten Commandments to all grade school children.
Effective immediately, Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters sent a memo to schools stating that grades five through 12 are required to refer to the Bible and the Ten Commandments for their "substantial influence on our nation’s founders and the foundational principles of our Constitution."
Walters said the new curriculum is to ensure that "historical understanding is there for every student in the state of Oklahoma."
"It’s crystal clear to us that in the Oklahoma academic standards under Title 70 on multiple occasions, the Bible is a necessary historical document to teach our kids about the history of this country, to have a complete understanding of Western civilization, to have an understanding of the basis of our legal system," Walters said.
The decision has been met with criticism from some groups who argue that the new rule is "trampling the religious freedom of public school children and their families."
Americans United for Separation of Church and State accused Walters of "abusing the power of his public office to impose his religious beliefs on everyone else’s children," arguing that it is "Christian Nationalism."
Interfaith Alliance claimed that Walter’s memo is "religious coercion" and that the new rule projects a "dangerous, intimidating efforts to force a Christian nationalist agenda into our schools, our courts and our government."
However, Walters defended the decision, calling it a "crucial step in ensuring our students grasp the core values and historical context of our country."
The decision comes after the state’s Supreme Court blocked an effort to establish the first publicly funded religious charter school in the U. S.
Walters called the ruling "one of the worst" decisions the Oklahoma Supreme Court has made.
"What the court did was rule against the parents of Oklahoma who have demanded more choices for their kids. We have a great opportunity to make sure that parents have the most options of any parents in the country here in Oklahoma, by giving them the ability to go to a public school, charter schools, private schools, this would have been the most unique charter school in the country," Walters said.
This move is in line with the conservative values of the Republican party and former President Donald Trump, who have long advocated for the teaching of the Bible and the Ten Commandments in schools.
The decision is a major victory for those who believe in the importance of teaching the Bible and the Ten Commandments in schools, and a setback for those who argue that it is a violation of religious freedom.
The debate over the teaching of the Bible and the Ten Commandments in schools is likely to continue, as more states consider similar measures.
As of now, Oklahoma is the only state to require the teaching of the Bible and the Ten Commandments in schools, but it is likely that other states will follow suit.
This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
Sources:
townhall.com
headlineusa.com
humanevents.com
Effective immediately, Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters sent a memo to schools stating that grades five through 12 are required to refer to the Bible and the Ten Commandments for their "substantial influence on our nation’s founders and the foundational principles of our Constitution."
Walters said the new curriculum is to ensure that "historical understanding is there for every student in the state of Oklahoma."
"It’s crystal clear to us that in the Oklahoma academic standards under Title 70 on multiple occasions, the Bible is a necessary historical document to teach our kids about the history of this country, to have a complete understanding of Western civilization, to have an understanding of the basis of our legal system," Walters said.
The decision has been met with criticism from some groups who argue that the new rule is "trampling the religious freedom of public school children and their families."
Americans United for Separation of Church and State accused Walters of "abusing the power of his public office to impose his religious beliefs on everyone else’s children," arguing that it is "Christian Nationalism."
Interfaith Alliance claimed that Walter’s memo is "religious coercion" and that the new rule projects a "dangerous, intimidating efforts to force a Christian nationalist agenda into our schools, our courts and our government."
However, Walters defended the decision, calling it a "crucial step in ensuring our students grasp the core values and historical context of our country."
The decision comes after the state’s Supreme Court blocked an effort to establish the first publicly funded religious charter school in the U. S.
Walters called the ruling "one of the worst" decisions the Oklahoma Supreme Court has made.
"What the court did was rule against the parents of Oklahoma who have demanded more choices for their kids. We have a great opportunity to make sure that parents have the most options of any parents in the country here in Oklahoma, by giving them the ability to go to a public school, charter schools, private schools, this would have been the most unique charter school in the country," Walters said.
This move is in line with the conservative values of the Republican party and former President Donald Trump, who have long advocated for the teaching of the Bible and the Ten Commandments in schools.
The decision is a major victory for those who believe in the importance of teaching the Bible and the Ten Commandments in schools, and a setback for those who argue that it is a violation of religious freedom.
The debate over the teaching of the Bible and the Ten Commandments in schools is likely to continue, as more states consider similar measures.
As of now, Oklahoma is the only state to require the teaching of the Bible and the Ten Commandments in schools, but it is likely that other states will follow suit.
This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
Sources:
townhall.com
headlineusa.com
humanevents.com
