Oklahoma requires schools to teach the Bible | The Hill

[@RichRichGil09]

Yeah 49th in the country and here we are having the state government fighting for the Bible instead of helping kids graduate 🙄🙄

[@Idevaughan530]

He’s maga what you expect

[@victorianmelody46]

Which Bible and through which theological lens will be taught? Catholic, Baptist, Judaism, Nazarene, Episcopal, Methodist, Orthodox, Etc. There are more than 200 Christian denominations in the United States. God forbid we get a liberal who teaches Mathew 25:35 'I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ Every conservative christian would be at the school board complaining about wokism and socialism.🤔

[@QuinnEdwards1]

There are over 45,000 Christian denominations worldwide. Google it

[@Beanstalk-7]

It's cool until it's not your religion. As a christian, there is a reason for the separation of church and state. If present examples in the world aren't enough to grasp why then I suggest Ryan pick up a history book first.

[@Soggy__302]

Wait, is this a class teaching the bible, or has the bible been left out entirely as a reference in the curriculum of American history and they are just bringing it back as a source to where many founding father's quotes originate from? Because these are wildly different things

[@TheSouthIsHot]

Exactly. Another misleading headline by the mainstream manipulators.

[@noconaroubideaux9423]

Oklahoma social studies teacher here. He is saying that he wants to bring back the bible as a reference source. However, the mandate does not reflect that. The mandate requires a bible to be present in every classroom. A bible in a math classroom has no educational value. The mandate also requires the study of literary techniques in the bible meaning the bible will be used outside of historical context. The bible may have symbolism in its text but you do not need to study biblical symbolism to learn about symbolism. Despite that, the idea that students don't learn about Christianity's impact of the development of America is insane. Oklahoma educational standards for social studies are public information. Part of those standards include teaching students the part religion played in the developing nation. Every social studies teacher I know of mentions the bible and Christianity in historical context and having a bible physically present serves no real purpose in teaching that historical context. This man is arguing against something that is not occurring to justify a mandate that is not Constitutional so that people will not look critically at his mandate.

[@russellmillar7132]

The founding fathers/framers of the constitution may have waxed poetic in their personal correspondence and may have been believers of various sects or denominations, yet they, when determining how this document should be worded, understood that the republic they had envisioned was to be for all men (people). They understood that to weave the tenets of any form of any religion into the laws and statutes of this new nation would doom it to endless division and strife. That's why the word "God" or any reference to a deity or specific ideology is conspicuously absent from its text.

[@gabrielzayas2251]

That superintendent should know better that kind of decision its against the 1st Amendment; bibles and ten commandments don't belong in public schools, they should be in religious schools.

[@rubyferrante101]

Religion is a choice

[@sandrapotts153]

YES it's a choice!

[@TheMouseAvenger]

@@sandrapotts153 EXACTLY!!! Or the 1st Amendment wouldn't have said so!

[@righteousbyfaithinChrist]

The choice that we made... In this country... It's a part of our Constitution and the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments, explains.

[@chemoboy-dannypheleps9234]

Race to the bottom and Oklahoma ahead by a clown pole.

[@spacespector]

Surely the Flying Spaghetti Monster will get equal coverage in schools. Bless his noodly appendage

[@johnramirez5032]

This is insane

[@sumerfluffy]

This doesn't belong in schools. Who in their right mind wants their child to be taught whatever the teacher's opinion or religious beliefs are.

[@25KW91]

LMAO. The double standard is hilarious.

[@TheMouseAvenger]

EXACTLY!!!

[@lisaspann2403]

This is the reason public school was established: so ALL children could learn to read their Bible.

[@jessicadarby9199]

Their opinion shouldn't be taught but the facts, the history of Islam, Middle East etc. When, where and why religions were created and why. To teach children to be grateful for their freedom of religion and will and manners and respect for themselves as well as elders and community.

[@TheMouseAvenger]

@@jessicadarby9199 Yes, precisely!

[@stevenbrown6277]

Genesis 19:30-36. I would LOVE to be in the classroom when this father raper story is taught! New International Version Lot and His Daughters 30 Lot and his two daughters left Zoar and settled in the mountains, for he was afraid to stay in Zoar. He and his two daughters lived in a cave. 31 One day the older daughter said to the younger, “Our father is old, and there is no man around here to give us children-as is the custom all over the earth. 32 Let’s get our father to drink wine and then sleep with him and preserve our family line through our father.” 33 That night they got their father to drink wine, and the older daughter went in and slept with him. He was not aware of it when she lay down or when she got up. 34 The next day the older daughter said to the younger, “Last night I slept with my father. Let’s get him to drink wine again tonight, and you go in and sleep with him so we can preserve our family line through our father.” 35 So they got their father to drink wine that night also, and the younger daughter went in and slept with him. Again he was not aware of it when she lay down or when she got up. 36 So both of Lot’s daughters became pregnant by their father.

[@manuellubian5709]

And for the few percentage of Muslim Students that may be in your very conservative State what on Earth are you going to do when you get pushed back and protests from them?

[@sandrapotts153]

Or any other religion, for that matter.

[@bikesrcool_1958]

The Muslims view the Bible as an old revelation of god don’t they? This isn’t a Muslim nation, this is a western country built by Christianity.

[@gamingsincethe80z59]

they leave black history out of those books where is the fight for that

[@sandrapotts153]

That SHOULD be taught!

[@TheMouseAvenger]

@@sandrapotts153 Yes, black history is American history, & every grade school & college in this country should teach it!

[@turtle54797]

First American history is neglected also.

[@user-tx9zg5mz5p]

Cookoo 👎😁

[@rhenderson9862]

An Okla hs grad schooled in dogma and doctrine, incapable of exercising critical thinking skills...a sidearm strapped on...is a clear national danger when wandering beyond state boundaries.

[@bikesrcool_1958]

Who said there was no critical thinking skills?

[@deshawncantrell8931]

Many Christian’s see this as a good thing.

[@monitor1862]

Not this one. Religion should be kept out of public schools and politics.

[@TheNickels86]

Bull. Look how our country has fallen after the Bible was taken out of public schools and quit being taught in the 60's. How dare you! Do your research. You better get right with Jesus.

[@monitor1862]

@TheNickels86 instead of telling someone to get right with Jesus, maybe you should make sure you're right with Jesus. You think religion should be taught in public school. Okay, does that include types of religion other than Christianity? Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, etc. Do you have proof that teaching religion in schools has any type of positive influence?

[@TheNickels86]

@monitor1862 There is only one truth. And that is through Jesus. If we are calling ourselves Christians, we otta know that. I know the work the Lord has done in my life, my family's life, I know who God is and I stand on the authority of Christ. HE is the way, the truth, and the life, and no one comes to the Father but by him. There is one way, Jesus should be preached on every corner. And if you claim to be a Christian, that's what you should be teaching. Stand for truth! THE truth! Not my truth, His truth!

[@monitor1862]

@TheNickels86 not everyone calls themselves a Christian or any other religion. Why should they have someone else's religion/beliefs forced on them? Religion should be kept out of public schools and politics.

[@deboraherice6689]

Here they go another state. This is BS.

[@Gonk]

Separation between church and State doesn't exist how sad :( going backward is fun :(

[@TheMouseAvenger]

I feel ya, frowny emoticons & all. :-(

[@lisaspann2403]

There is no separation of church and state as it has been twisted. The gov may not est a particular denomination church to rule but the church is in everything. Bible believing people are the church.

[@Gerald2121]

If we're going to remove the moral teaching of Christianity or other religions, we shouldn't have other forms of moral teaching either. Schools should be a place of learning intellectual knowledge. Unfortunately a lot of progressive schools teach moral codes as well, they're just not the biblical moral code. Examples being: lgbtq issues, drag queen story hours, and other "virtues" of progressive politics. So if it's going to be free from the Bible, it needs to be free from other moral indoctrinations as well.

[@TheMouseAvenger]

@@Gerald2121 Hey, come on, don't think like a Pharisee! Be more enlightened! ✌️

[@TheMouseAvenger]

@@Gerald2121 And besides, when did GLBT+ issues, drag queen story time, & all that other progressive stuff hurt or otherwise negatively affect you in any way, shape, or form? Be honest, now...

[@Ghostintheeshell]

ACTUAL practicing christians see this as a bad thing. Nothing will turn a kid athiest faster than being forced to read the bible.

[@Dylan_96_]

You can't be serious

[@firstofawll]

​@@Dylan_96_ he's right

[@bikesrcool_1958]

That’s a lie, the Bible was taught in American schools and it didn’t turn the kids atheists.

[@PatriciaKeel-ig9ni]

Christian myths and legends.

[@Hepzibahlee8440]

In order for one to state that he or she is an atheist,none has to know of the Bible. Kids are taught Halloween, social media. Faith comes from hearing 😊

[@TheMouseAvenger]

THIS IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL!!! 😡 Also, didn't Jesus say something against this? "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's..." & so on?

[@lisaspann2403]

It is the very essence of our constitution. Jesus is saying to be a good citizen.

[@TheMouseAvenger]

@@lisaspann2403 Yes, & being a good citizen does NOT involve forcing your religious/spiritual/philosophical worldview onto others. That is tyranny.

[@lisaspann2403]

@@TheMouseAvenger public schools were formed so all children could learn to read their Bible. Our country was founded to be a Christian country. It requires morality to self-govern. There are many other countries to chose if don’t like this one, which is a constitutional republic.

[@williamryder5021]

​@@lisaspann2403 no it's not 😂😂

[@williamryder5021]

​@@lisaspann2403 that is not true.

[@Rubberbandman0529]

If they’re pushing LGB and trans stuff in school, then the Bible should definitely be taught in schools.

[@cristasattler9216]

None of it should be taught in school!

[@dmarmartin]

Hopefully the superintendent will return all tax funding or reveal how he plans to decipher christian and non-christian tax funding, since non-christian taxes fund public schools. Also, the superintendent should also produce the edits of each citation as the bible is the most revised and amended book within the nation to ensure full context of each citation (the edit/version of the bible used at that time). Use of any current bible would not align with his own interpretation of historical text and historical significance of the bible

[@turtle54797]

Very good point.

[@cristasattler9216]

Right, which doctrine and denomination are they going to teach!?

[@efleming4727]

What about love thy neighbor as thy self. Be kind one to another Feed those who are hurger What about giving aid, food, and sheltet to those in need. On one habd you put up the 10 commandments and with the other make it difficult for one to vote, care for their own body, tax the poorer more than the rich. Everything that looks like gold is not. Many of these people are the same ones that do not really read and study the written word.😮

[@TheMouseAvenger]

@@efleming4727 EXACTLY, ABSOLUTELY 100 PERCENT CORRECT!!! 👍 💯

[@victorianmelody46]

Feed those who hunger! Conservative Christians will call that wokism and socialism.🤔

[@alicianelson1252]

Basically teaching kids not to think for themselves especially girls

[@bikesrcool_1958]

Uh, no. Christianity is actually incredibly individualistic. Oh and the world religion which values women tons, enough so that God is literally born of a women and women witness the resurrection first, before the man disciples

[@alicianelson1252]

@bikesrcool_1958 oh is that why you want to ban birth control and make divorce harder

[@TheNickels86]

Repent!

[@cristasattler9216]

​@@bikesrcool_1958God wasn't born of a woman and they teach us we aren't good enough to be the head of a church!

[@robinengland4948]

Like really? WTAH!

[@TheNatewl777]

I moved to Oklahoma 3 years ago. I do not regret it.

[@dionnegreenwood957]

Well, with those grays, I hope you don’t have any children going to them schools they’re talking about that their number 49 to 50 out of 50 states really

[@glorimarpadilla9226]

We need to study the Bible nationwide schools 🙌🏼

[@technoverse101]

As a Conservative, i say we keep theological and political agendas out of schools. Academics only should be allowed

[@ajjames8479]

Also this state wants to fund religious schools, if that's the case then churches need to start paying taxes.

[@jasonpresley7293]

So they’ll be teaching about the council of Laodecia then?

[@black_nerdy]

Religion should be taught in the church or home. This is not going to help.

[@Wolfcamp555]

At 49th, it can't hurt.

[@jessicadarby9199]

Why not?

[@black_nerdy]

Moral lesson come from the home. The schools only responsibility is to make sure kids can read, write, and calculate numbers. Life lessons and morals are for the home and faith.

[@Wolfcamp555]

@@black_nerdy who says, you? Nah liberals dont get to make up the rules anymore.

[@sandrapotts153]

Agreed! There are places for religion. School isn't one.

[@OBGynKenobi]

Instead of the Bible try reading the constitution. The Bible is religion, and very little history, nevermind American history.

[@TheMouseAvenger]

@@OBGynKenobi Actually, it has a lot more history than you may think. ;-) Believe me, there is a LLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOTTTTTTTT of research, archaeological discoveries, etc., etc , that can back up many things in the Bible -- you'd be quite surprised to find out & learn about all of them! ^_^ In fact, I highly recommend you do so. 😁 Regardless, I definitely agree fully with the rest of your comment. 👍 🖖

[@BrandyinIndy]

The Constitution is taught in 12 grade Government class. A requirement to graduate. Many ppl do not make it that far in HS, unfortunately.

[@BrandyinIndy]

American History is 8th or 9th grade. And it may be an elective.

[@OBGynKenobi]

@@TheMouseAvenger whatever history it has IS NOT American history. And most of it made up anyway.

[@OBGynKenobi]

@@BrandyinIndy civics used to be taught when I went to highschool. Now it's an elective. Americans think Jesus wrote the constitution now. Humiliating!

[@real1420]

Something like England. Maybe they should go back

[@trapar1374]

Walter’s plan to bring the Bible into the classroom is a failing idea, Walters expected Trump to win and the Supreme Court to override his local losses, his problem is if Trump won and shut down the Department of Education, this issue would fall back to the Oklahoma Constitution. Oklahoma’s standing was 47 under Hofmeister, now Oklahoma is 49th. I ask you is he improving or hurting Oklahoma schools.

[@QuinnEdwards1]

If a teacher is forced to teach the Bible, they can go into ANY direction. This can really work against Christianity!

[@independenttexan3505]

This guy is so over the top he will probably buy the Trump endorsed bibles to put in each classroom.

[@williamryder5021]

The bible has no part of the story of why America is america 😂😂😂

[@thebardisashieldmaiden1754]

The reason why America was make was to run from religious persecution

[@bikesrcool_1958]

That’s a lie William and you must know it. American culture is heavily built on European immigration and Christianity.

[@H-TownGamer]

When you find out the founding fathers were Christian. Which coins the term “god given rights” you know the basses of our right in America.

[@Hepzibahlee8440]

Did you study US History because it does. Who was the King and Queen of England before America? Why did they want settlement here? Who were the Separatists, the Puritans. How was the first and second Continental Congress started, why, by whom, what did want in a government and what was their beliefs. Before people start throwing out other religions, America was not founded by Muslims, Hindus, Buddhist etc. The founding fathers did not use native American beliefs either. They believed in the LORD. Why does our currency aside from other countries have "In GOD we Trust" on it, why do we use the Bible before giving testimony. Not the Quran, or other books. Because we are a Believing nation of the Lord😊 And the Lord is Jewish, the entire Bible is for Jews and Gentiles. By studying the Bible, students and parents, and employees and world will learn this fact. And studying the Bible will teach geography, language, civics, other countries are in the Bible as well

[@whiteduck3140]

Will the kids parents have to give parental consent before the kids can juggle snakes?😊

[@lisaspann2403]

As it is they are requiring via common core under the one world educ funded by Qatar for our students to recite the shahada, Islamic conversion. This is unconstitutional and islam the reason for establishing our navy as trade boats being attacked by barbarians. We must get back to and stand up for our basic foundation to keep our republic. We are a constitutional republic founded on the Bible.

[@TruthisPowerTYFather]

🤔

[@DrLarryMalerba]

How about we stick him in jail for abusing his power and violating the constitution

[@jaccobninan9664]

Math is not absolutely needed to be a good citizen.

[@InTheGarden2070]

It should be taught as literature, not religion.

[@curiouspenguin6887]

I think his real ploy here is to gather a base and run for political office. 🤔

[@donnaconrad7374]

WOO HOO ❤ Thank you 🙏

[@steveholmes381]

Make sure they teach the original version in Hebrew !

[@amnagxel2720]

The reason our schools are such a disaster , God was removed. Every class needs to start with prayer and Bible reading. Go Oklahoma!

[@appletree9974]

This is a Mickey Mouse game😊 STOP selling weapons and STOP MAGA you can not have angels when living in hell😅

[@davidkeller6156]

Do you not understand the first Amendment?

[@user-tx9zg5mz5p]

🤡

[@NancyDrew1]

If kids are required to learn about the queer world I think the Bible being required is fantastic. Bring it on!!!

[@davidkeller6156]

@@NancyDrew1 They shouldn’t be taught about the queer world either.

[@jwbjpb1338]

The Bible is pure mythology

[@nicholaswooten5579]

Absolutely correct

[@Nevrix123]

Nothing but authoritarian theocratic zealots

[@russellmillar7132]

I am 100% against teaching the Bible in public schools unless part of a world religions curriculum. But truth be told, I would love to be one of the teachers that is required to teach the Bible. I would spend the first semester covering the Torah, especially Leviticus and Numbers. I would include a lengthy section on how the literate elites of Judah cobbled together myths and legends they were exposed to during the Babylonian exile. I would make it clear that this collection of books was never intended as accurate history and certainly not a science book. And I would do a project around identifying all the prophesies that never were fulfilled. And I would focus a good amount of time on reading aloud in class from the King James Version.

[@ashleyeldorado7750]

I’m not religious though I think that religions should be taught in school without the mythological inferences, to give children a better understanding of what people believe. Faith and interpretation can be left to the church and family. However knowledge is important, it helps to understand other people.

[@sandrapotts153]

It's all mythological

[@TheMouseAvenger]

@@sandrapotts153 No one asked you, good ma'am. :-) And that is not the point of OP's comment...

[@TheMouseAvenger]

@@ashleyeldorado7750 I AM a religious person, & I agree with you wholeheartedly! ^_^

[@appletree9974]

To be yourself an example of what you want your children to learn will be the best book😊 Monkeys see monkeys do!😊

[@marysueeasteregg]

@@TheMouseAvenger Before I reply to the OP -- please explain to me (also a religious person) what you mean by teaching religion without the mythological inferences. Because I don't see how it can be done.

[@marlenechioda8290]

Thy ( God’s) Word is truth…John 17:17 God blessed America because our laws were based on the 10 Commandments and also the constitution and the bill of rights.

[@downbythelakehouse9120]

I'll stick to science, at least that is rigorously tested instead of just believing in stories about magic and superstitions.

[@TheNickels86]

@marlenechioda8290 Amen! 💯% truth. If people only knew the truth. Open their eyes Lord!

[@infiniteworfare5089]

why do schools like to torture students so much. ryans walters sounds like a sadist.

[@jessicadarby9199]

The Bible should be taught in ALL schools!

[@sandrapotts153]

We have freedom to choose per the constitution. This country has many cultures, opinions and ideas. If you want that it's your choice to go to church. Fine. Just don't try to force it on anyone.

[@williamryder5021]

​@@sandrapotts153 facts ❤

[@williamryder5021]

Separation of church and state. Freedom of religion 🇺🇸

[@toddmiller7876]

Who is going to be the teacher?

[@mowcowbell]

"Ezekiel 23:19 to 21 for today's homework. Discuss with your parents and provide drawings and a report".

[@TheNickels86]

Perfect! This is what America has done! Lord God forgive America for turning her back on you and send your Spirit to move in this land like you did long ago! We need you Jesus!

[@KayOleary-hr3vx]

Oklahoma's finest!

[@albertoPradojr]

Doesn't this guy understand that each State has a Department of Education?

[@turtle54797]

He thinks he's the Messiah himself!

[@davidkeller6156]

Well, about they teach the history of the Bible. Like the Old Testament being filled with myths and laws plagiarized from other cultures in the Levant and Mesopotamia. Or how the New Testament has 27 books, 20 or which were written by unknown authors. How about interpreting the Bible in the context of its period in history and not through 21st century eyes.

[@davidkeller6156]

@@TheNickels86 I’ve done quite a bit of research on the history of The Bible, the history of Christianity, the archeology of Israel. So yeah, I’ve done my share.

[@davidkeller6156]

@@TheNickels86 The more I thought about what you said the more I realize you have never really looked at any research about these topics. So here’s a few things to look into. Let’s start with the Pentateuch, the first five Books. The creation story. There!s a marked similarity with the Babylonian Enuma Elish , an older Babylonian story. The. There’s the flood of Noah, also based on an older Babylonian story which is based on an even older Sumerian story. Adam and Eve and a snake are found the Babylonian Epic of Gilgamesh, the oldest known piece of literature. Just a reminder, the Jews were captured by the Babylonians in 597 BC and held until 539 BC. This is also the time when the Torah first came together. Many of the laws in the Torah are almost word for word from the Babylonian Code Of Hammurabi, the oldest known law code that influenced other cultures in the area. Moses birth story is almost exactly like the story of Sargon of Akkad, which predates Moses by 1,000 years. Then comes the Exodus which has absolute no archeological evidence to back it up . In fact the whole conquest of Canaan is questionable since the Jews were, in fact, Canaanites. Jericho, that great walled city Joshua supposedly conquered was at the time I small village with no walls as were some of the other places he supposedly conquered. Let’s move to the New Testament. The four Gospels and Acts were written by unknown authors. The original manuscripts had no names associated with them. They were also written in highly educated Greek. The 12 disciples coming as they did from small villages around Galilee, spoke Aramaic and wouldn’t have been exposed to Greek much, if at all, and were highly likely to have been illiterate. Literacy, especially at the level needs to write and compose in Greek, was the privilege of the wealthy. Small villages around Galilee show no signs of having any schools or even synagogues where someone could learn to write, not to mention life being a hand to mouth existence where children would have been working as soon as they were able. Now as to the rest of the New Testament, only 7 of the 13 Pauline epistles were definitely written by Paul. None of the other letters could’ve e been written by those who claim to have written them. A Revelation was almost not included in the canon and only made it in at the last minute. Another Apocalypse, the Apocalypse of Peter, almost made it in. No one knows who wrote it except his name is John, but not the same John who was attributed as the author of the gospel. The Gospel of John was written in highly educated Greek, while Revelation was very crude by comparison. So there, if you want to teach the Bible in schools, teach the truth about it.

[@TheNickels86]

@davidkeller6156 I need to apologize to you for my comment. I should not have said what I said. I'm sorry. Will you please forgive me?

[@davidkeller6156]

@@TheNickels86 Nothing to forgive. You’re entitled to your opinion. I have nothing against you.

[@cindyfoster1351]

So, if you are teaching the Bible, be prepared for the many students that will discover its a book created by man for manipulation.

[@BlueskiesSkiesblue-mw6gc]

Fantastic…..about time ❤❤❤

[@Dr.HLecter]

It's a cool book with some wonderful passages but it also has ghost sex & giants & super babies & demons.

[@scarcxy]

RYAN WALTER, YOU WILL BE GREAT AND GOD WILL MAKE OKLAHOMA GREAT BECAUSE OF YOU BRINGING THE BIBLE BACK. LET YOUR HATERS HATE BUT IT WILL ALL BE IN VAIN, THE WORD OF GOD WHICH IS THE BIBLE WILL STAND SURE AND TALL. THE LORD DEFEND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. OKLAHOMA SCHOOLS WILL BE KNOWN AS THE BEST SCHOOLS IN THE WHOLE OF USA.❤

[@santoshkolluri5800]

Throughout the American history God is with America who followed his commandments and he blessed it as a blessing to the every nation. We want to see the same. Prayers all the way from India

[@eii7316]

49th in Education and this is what they are trying to focus on 🤦. These folks are ridiculous.

[@Spartatrish1963]

Yes! Teach the WORD! Biblically wise. Bring back the truth that built our country. Give the students Faith, Truth, and Hope. Make education great again! Building Godly character First!

[@williamryder5021]

Teach it In the right venue. Not in school! Separation of church and state. Freedom of religion. 🇺🇸 - no Jesus in school. Send ur kid to Sunday school

[@deepspacecow2644]

Separation of church and state is massively important, forcing this to be taught in school will increase animosity towards christians, and return religion to a tool of control. Christians exist, because a religious state abused its power as a religious body to control people. It already is used that way in some churches to get money. This will lead to nothing good, and as a fellow christian, you should be ashamed for supporting it.

[@victorianmelody46]

The superintendent is concerned with accuracy in history, but knows not what he preaches: (1) George Washington, the first president of the United States, never declared himself a Christian according to contemporary reports or in any of his voluminous correspondence. (2) John Adams, the country's second president, wrote, “This would be the best of all possible worlds, if there were no religion in it!" (3) It was during Adam's administration that the Senate ratified the Treaty of Peace and Friendship, which states in Article XI that "the government of the United States of America is not in any sense founded on the Christian Religion." (The Character of John Adams by Peter Shaw, pp. 17 (1976, North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, NC) (4) Thomas Jefferson, third president and author of the Declaration of Independence, referred to the Revelation of St. John as "the ravings of a maniac" ( Thomas Jefferson, an Intimate History by Fawn M. Brodie, p. 453 (1974, W.W) Norton and Co. Inc. New York, NY). (5) James Madison, fourth president and father of the Constitution, wrote, "Religious bondage shackles and debilitates the mind and unfits it for every noble enterprise. . . pride and indolence in the Clergy, ignorance and servility in the laity, in both, superstition, bigotry and persecution" (The Madisons by Virginia Moore, P. 43 (1979, McGraw-Hill Co. New York, NY) and so much more history to teach about how our founding fathers felt about Christianity and it's blind followers.

[@QuinnEdwards1]

Just because teachers open the Bible doesn’t mean they will say anything positive about it. Many will probably turn to the problematic passages

[@williamryder5021]

​​@@QuinnEdwards1 🤞🤞🤞

[@movementinaction]

Ryan what job will this help the students get? Ryan is a hateful person. He needs to pay to defend this not the schools.

[@StickyIckyFresh]

U don't have to believe in the Lord to admit that the Bible can help shape anybody in a descent human being and teach kids some sort of moral value. This is a good thing! 💯

[@henryaltamirano8090]

Awesome! Yes! Make it Nation Wide!!

[@chemoboy-dannypheleps9234]

Saudi America

[@sandrapotts153]

Do you have any idea how ignorant that sounds. The rights of ALL should be honored, respected, and protected. Ya all really just wanna throw away your freedom like that!??

[@williamryder5021]

So we should throw out the constitution and become not America?? Cuz that's what you just said you wanted. - sorry I love my country and my country says freedom of religion, and separation of church and state ❤

[@Alton7771]

All of a sudden, the boys “put the Christ back in Christmas” doesn’t seem all that crazy

[@primuskuhl]

Well christ was never in Christmas to begin with. It's a Pagan holiday which Christian just use as an excuse to celebrate.

[@theodorabruin4601]

Better than teaching porn, like schools are doing now.

[@danmayberry1185]

Yes, that's right. Schools are teaching porn.

[@sandrapotts153]

That is NOT being taught! Ya all believe too much bs

[@TheMouseAvenger]

@@theodorabruin4601 Uhhhh, may we kindly have citations, please? :-)

[@user-tx9zg5mz5p]

🤡

[@michaelturner4457]

Torah is part of the bible anyway, it's just the first part.

[@algray5741]

bring one person that lived those days and i will follow it when all you need to do is pay attention to what is around you it lies within you the person

[@Multifandom04]

This is great

[@debrakeeler2816]

Yes!! Yay for Oklahoma!!!

[@debrakeeler2816]

Why does the News Nation sound so negative & aggressive!! Don’t be silly! Your face was even turning red!!

[@TheMouseAvenger]

No, not "yea"! D:

[@williamryder5021]

Nooooo no not OK no yay for Oklahoma what is wrong with you?

[@shelleyabke3781]

Awesome!! It’s the only way we can turn children back to good morals and teach them how to trea people with love and respect.🙏❤️

[@lovesmesomelilacs-ke5rz]

It's up to parents to teach that at home. Forced religion doesn't belong in schools. 49th ranking in education and they're worried about religion.

[@Gonk]

is it?

[@TheMouseAvenger]

​​@@lovesmesomelilacs-ke5rzYeah, religion should be a very personal thing that public institutions should not meddle in in any way -- & vice versa.

[@jenniferhansen3622]

Parents can send their kids to a religious school if they want. I grew up going to a Lutheran elementary school for that reason, but my parents wouldn't have expected a public school to teach me about God.

[@lovesmesomelilacs-ke5rz]

@@TheMouseAvenger especially when you are pushing one religion and we know that's not how America works. I would pull my kids out of public school if I lived there.

[@LaughingElephant3236]

So......Bible bad, LGBTQ good? Gotcha

[@TheMouseAvenger]

@@LaughingElephant3236 No, that is NOT what they're saying AT ALL! Let us think logically... 🖖

[@williamryder5021]

Bible always bad ❤

[@religionlesschristianity]

Gotta love the question from the host. He asks Walters why not the Torah? Is he not aware that the Torah is part of the Bible? Maybe the host should sit through an Oklahoma elementary school class and learn some Biblical history. Love what Ryan Walters is doing! Keep it up!!

[@Mr.Zen_73]

welcome to Saudi America. what a joke

[@onelovechild1307]

The comments by News Nation guy are aweful

[@Italiangirlnj747]

Good

[@dhoffman4955]

1. Thou shall not covet (Native removal). 2. Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s (Boston Tea Party). 3. Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. (King George). 4. For in Christ there is no Jew nor Greek, male nor female, slave nor free for all are one in the body of Christ.

[@justinwr092]

As a liberal atheist, I also study the bible as a historical document and think that all of the major religious documents should be taught in school (in a historical context).

[@sheilagadde5975]

Bravo! Wish Georgia would enforce the same Law!

[@williamryder5021]

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮 not bravo. Its a violation of what your own country stands for and it's constitution. Separation of church and state. Freedom of religion. ❤🇺🇸 - the Bible doesn't belong in school

[@victorianmelody46]

Which Bible and through which theological lens will be taught? Catholic, Baptist, Judaism, Nazarene, Episcopal, Methodist, Orthodox, Etc. There are more than 200 Christian denominations in the United States. God forbid we get a liberal who teaches Mathew 25:35 'I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ Every conservative christian would be at the school board complaining about wokism and socialism.

[@claudermiller]

I bet he buys them from Donald Trump. 😅😅😅

[@maryruthharrill5537]

Amen

[@theodorabruin4601]

Our country was founded on religion.

[@TheMouseAvenger]

No....Read the 1st Amendment.

[@sandrapotts153]

No it wasn't. The founding fathers came here to get away from the tyranny of the religion. Sound like a parrot, just repeating. I remember history class and I remember why the founding fathers came here. I remember that so many have given their lives for our freedom to choose.

[@williamryder5021]

Sorry... that's christain nationalist propaganda and untrue.

[@righteousbyfaithinChrist]

First, our constitution has a biblical foundation and George Washington our first president dedicated this country to the purposes of God... Second, any lawmaker that's pushing against bringing the Bible back into the school must be a traitor to this country... And, it's Constitution. They obviously think that they have a right that's greater than ours...wrong. Third, we're not asking for Catholic catechism to be taught in public schools Ryan Walters... Two things I remember about elementary school and growing up in America, prior to the 60s anti-theist movement... 1. It was considered a coveted honor to be able to read a chapter of the Bible before class started...and, 2. We still said the pledge of allegiance... So I don't pledge allegiance to a flag I do pledge allegiance to a country that honors God. I hope you're not going to try to use that lame excuse about the separation of church and state when they don't even understand what that was about...

[@onelovechild1307]

Yes!!

[@robwilliamson-kv9qr]

About time we get God back in our schools. We've seen what has happened since He was taken out far too much.

[@JesusistheWaytheTruth]

Wow God is alive He reigns

[@savanahreynolds6488]

I think it's ridiculous that people are getting upset that the school will simply be citing historical references to the Bible where applicable, because of how the Bible is referred to by our forefathers and other historical figures. It's needed to fully understand the context of historical events because it was referenced so many times. No one is saying they are going to have a Sunday school class. 🙄 You people want to hate on Oklahomans but you can't even put aside your biases to understand what Ryan Walters was even saying, yet we're the unintelligent ones. That's ironic.

[@primuskuhl]

Cool story. Will they also be teaching how many people were kill for witchcraft in the name of Christianity in the U.S.? Will they be teaching how Christian slave owner force their beliefs onto their slaves, and would beat them while holding a bible? Will they teach how Christian fought against desegregation? How they would not allow biracial couples be married or allow them to rest in their cemeteries? Will they teach how Christian's treated Native Americans? The list goes on and on. Will they teach any of that?

[@savanahreynolds6488]

@@primuskuhl I agree that the school definitely skews history and that we are all a product of their propaganda. Not arguing that fact all. Nor is that relevant to issue at hand.

[@deshawncantrell8931]

This is AWESOME!!!!!!! So GLAD.. we need to live by God’s word. Not the crazy ideas of this world. I love it. Go with GOD !!!

[@primuskuhl]

So wait you're for indoctrination of children? You glad to force your religious beliefs onto others?

[@TheSouthIsHot]

"Why not the Torah?" The Torah is IN the Bible, Genius.

[@robwilliamson-kv9qr]

All of you opposing the Bible being taught in our schools, do you oppose the teaching of gender theory and grade school students having access to sexually explicit books in the school libraries?

[@rensinclair4218]

No. That's real, genius. Grow up

[@elizabethbrown4972]

Good for them. I hope all 50 States will do this.

[@victorianmelody46]

Speaking of 50 states. Oklahoma ranks 49th in education and 49th in healthcare.

[@victorianmelody46]

Which Bible and through which theological lens will be taught? Catholic, Baptist, Judaism, Nazarene, Episcopal, Methodist, Orthodox, Etc. There are more than 200 Christian denominations in the United States. God forbid we get a liberal who teaches Mathew 25:35 'I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ Every conservative christian would be at the school board complaining about wokism and socialism.

[@slmurphy35622]

Amen and I hope that President Trump will do away with the dept. of education when he is re-elected.

[@gladyscommons5559]

I wish all the states think this way.

[@williamryder5021]

Then maybe you should move??? Cuz then we wouldn't be America and I like my country. And my country has freedom of religion and separation of church and state and Christiana are constantly trying to destroy it. Go help isreal so they can stop eating my tax dollars and be with Jesus and leave the rest of us alone. ❤

[@beckyannaldersonornold7512]

❤😊❤😊❤❤❤

[@nesofilojzmb1751]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤ Dios les bendiga

[@pamyork5217]

Well, the Bible is the only way. It's the road map to being a good person. A teacher's is how to treat 1 another. And I think it's a good idea. Somehow we don't, but that's our own personal opinion. The kids nowadays are the parent. They tell. The parents what they want, what they want to do, not in all cases let a lot of it.A lot of parents just let them do what they want so they don't have to fool with them

[@teresalee467]

You do not need the Bible or need to be religious to be a good person . Stop the bs. This is pure indoctrination. This bull $hit coming from the man who doesn't want the Tulsa races riot taught or that it had anything to do with race.

[@primuskuhl]

Road map for being a good person? So how many people have you put to death for working on Sabath? Have you worked on Sabath? You would be ok with Fathers selling their daughter's into slavery?

[@mariajaramillo1135]

The tichers can teach verses of the bible who are very helpful to guide them on the right path. This country is full of sin, anything to help the youth children to have better values.

[@Terri-lb1zh]

Read your bible back to back....packed with inappropriate content for minors! Keep church ministers, pastors, and priests employed as they know what to censor for Sunday morning services. And, they need to make a living, too!

[@KathrynPhx1]

😂

[@beepboopbeep5456]

Awesome