US EditionOklahoma lawmakers say no to funding Bibles in Oklahoma schools
- Oklahoma lawmakers rejected State Superintendent Ryan Walters' request for $3 million to fund Bibles in schools, marking a significant setback in his plan to include Bibles in classrooms.
- A lawsuit claims Walters' plan to use taxpayer money for Bibles violates Oklahoma's religious freedom protections.
- The ACLU and other organizations argue that Walters' efforts represent a power grab that disregards the separation of church and state.
- Opponents express concerns about potential discrimination and exclusion, especially against LGBTQ+ students and those with special educational needs.
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Oklahoma subcommittee rejects MAGA Republican’s $3 million request for Bibles in classrooms
Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters, a far-right Christian nationalist, isn't backing down from his push to place Bibles in all public-school classrooms in his state — much to the chagrin of his critics, who argue that promoting fundamentalist Christianity in public schools is a violation of the U.S. Constitution's separation of church and state. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a vocal critic of Walters' effor…
Budgeting for Bibles in classrooms not recommended
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The $3 million for Bibles in Oklahoma classrooms was not recommended on Wednesday at the State Capitol. A list of recommendations was heard in Senate Appropriations, and the budget request for Bibles in the classrooms was not included. The ask came from State School Superintendent Ryan Walters. His original request was for $3 million for physical Bibles next year, and another $5 million was added for possible lawsuits that…
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