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Texas to mandate school Bible readings

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

Salon · Jun 27

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…

The Times of India · Jun 26

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.

International Business Times UK · Jun 26

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 Texas Tribune · Jun 25

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 Independent UK · Jun 24

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 Texas Tribune · Jun 22

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 Economic Times · Jun 20

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 Independent UK · Jun 19

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.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 19

5,500-year-old Canaanite blade factory discovered in Israel reveals surprisingly advanced society

For generations, the Canaanites have occupied a curious space between archaeology and biblical tradition. Mentioned repeatedly in the Hebrew Bible as the inhabitants of the land before the rise of ancient Israel, they have often been viewed through the lens of scripture rather than material evidence. Now, a remarkable discovery…

The Times of India · Jun 19