US senator opposes push for teaching of Bibles in public school

Oklahoma U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin has expressed concerns over State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ initiative to introduce Bibles into public school classrooms.

Speaking on NewsNation, Mullin questioned the practicality and potential consequences of the proposal, emphasizing that most public school teachers are not trained to teach religious texts.

“I think it’s a slippery slope when you put it in the hands of teachers that may not be Believers,” Mullin said, adding that without seminary training, teachers could misinterpret or take Biblical teachings out of context.

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While the proposal aims to make the Bible accessible in classrooms, Mullin highlighted the challenges of ensuring its teachings are conveyed accurately and respectfully in a secular educational environment.

His comments underline the broader debate on the role of religion in public schools and the separation of church and state.

The push for Bibles in schools is part of ongoing discussions in Oklahoma about incorporating more traditional values into education, a move that has sparked both support and criticism across the state.

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