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Baptist pastor defends showing children violent firing squad video during bible school

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Peter and Harriet Phillips most socially significant people in Britain – Tatler

The nephew of the King was named as number one in the society bible’s annual list alongside his wife, Harriet.

Evening Standard

Bible battle heads to Florida after Texas makes landmark move

Texas's Board of Education recently approved a new mandated reading list for public school students that includes Bible passages and stories, to be implemented from the 2030-2031 school year. Florida's Department of Education has indicated it is not opposed to implementing similar policies, with a spokesperson stating that understanding the…

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Florida could follow Texas and make Bible reading in school mandatory

Florida has followed Texas in implementing conservative policies previously, and Florida school officials did not seem against potentially adding the Bible to its required reading list, according to a report

The Independent UK

Crypto, real estate, watches: How Donald Trump made over $1 billion last year

Donald Trump's financial disclosures reveal a staggering $1.2 billion from crypto holdings, eclipsing his real estate empire. This rapid crypto surge, fueled by his policies and influential backers, raises questions about profiting from office. Tens of millions also poured in from foreign property deals and lawsuits against media firms, alongside…

The Economic Times

Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #212

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.

Ballotpedia

Inside the president’s finances: World Cup tickets, a $250,000 golf sculpture, over $1 billion in crypto earnings, and a merch machine

Royalties from Bibles, guitars, and fragrances all contributed to the president’s earnings in 2025.

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Texas Bible mandate could backfire

Debating Christianity in class will likely create more non-believers

Salon

500 years ago, the first New Testament in English was published – and stirred up a hornet’s nest

In 1526, books appeared in England that no one had seen before: printed New Testaments in the English language. The public snapped them up. For the first time, people read now-common phrases such as “the powers that be” and “the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.” But religious…

The Conversation

Who Is Dewayne Walker? Kentucky Pastor Shouts 'Take Him Out' During Mock Immigrant Execution At Children's Camp

A Kentucky pastor defends a controversial church skit involving children chanting during a mock execution, sparking debate on religious instruction and violent imagery.

International Business Times UK

Viral Lexington Church Devil Skit Stirs Outrage as Trump-Era Government & Religion Debate Resurfaces

A church skit in Kentucky depicting a battle between good and evil has sparked national debate over religious symbolism, children's exposure to violence, and the role of faith in public life.

International Business Times UK

Texas approves mandatory Bible readings in public schools, reigniting a century-long debate

On June 26, 2026, the Texas State Board of Education approved a required reading list for public schools, including selections from the Bible. The 9-5 vote, split along Republican and Democrat party lines, stems from a 2023 state law that required Texas to create a list with at least one…

The Conversation

Texas to mandate school Bible readings

Education board decision fuels debate over where teaching about religion ends and religious instruction begins

Salon

In a first, Texas approves plan to require Bible passages in public schools starting 2030

In a significant shift for Texas public schools, beginning in the 2030-2031 school year, students will be required to engage with selected Bible passages as part of their English and language arts classes. Advocates argue this initiative will enrich students' understanding of influential literary works, while critics raise alarms regarding…

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Texas Is First State to Make Bible Stories Mandatory Reading for Over 5 Million Public School Students

The Texas State Board of Education mandates Bible readings for all K-12 public school students, sparking debate over religious influence in education and its impact on diversity and inclusion.

The Independent UK

Texas approves Bible passages as required reading for millions of students

This move expands conservative efforts to embed Christian teachings within American classrooms

The Guardian - US

Texas makes Bible passages required reading for millions of public school students

Critics say mandating Bible reading for over 5m students breaches constitutional separation of church and state

The Independent UK

Friday vote could bring mandatory Bible reading to Texas classrooms

The Texas board of education is set to vote on a required reading list for more than 5 million public school students that includes stories and passages from the Bible

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Texas moves closer to Bible lessons in schools as critics warn of religious overreach

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As supporters praise Texas’ proposed “Judeo-Christian” curriculum, rabbis say it dismisses Judaism

A required reading list before the State Board of Education would present a predominantly Christian perspective to public school students, Jewish leaders say.

The Independent UK

Texas is pushing forward with plans to make parts of the Bible required reading in public classrooms

A new proposal would include Bible stories in required reading lists for more than 5 million public school students in Texas

The Texas Tribune

Mandated Bible stories in reading lists, revamped history for Texas public schools approved

The State Board of Education approved the reading lists and K-8 social studies changes after months of debates.

The Economic Times

Bible Quote of the Day: “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” A powerful message of love and empathy from the Gospel

Bible quote of the day: A profound biblical teaching, known as the Golden Rule, urges us to treat others as we wish to be treated. Found in Luke and Matthew, this principle emphasizes empathy, kindness, and fairness in all interactions. In our divided modern world, this timeless advice offers a…

The Independent UK

Trump’s DOJ says it’s now investigating MLB over Pride Night and Bible verse controversy

Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general for Civil Rights at the Justice Department, said the probe was part of the Trump administration's ‘commitment to combatting religious discrimination’

The Texas Tribune

Which Bible passages are in Texas’ proposed student reading list? Here’s what the selections reveal.

The chosen readings, to be voted on soon by the State Board of Education, draw heavily from Christian perspectives.

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