Bible

In June the Republican-controlled State Board of Education approved new statewide reading requirements. Students in every grade are required to read Bible passages. Supporters say students need biblical literacy to understand Western literature. However, opponents say the selections disproportionately favor Christianity, particularly Protestant interpretations.

Texas public school students could soon be required to read Bible passages in English language arts classes from kindergarten through 12th grade under a draft proposal before the Texas State Board of Education.

A high school librarian found an old Bible at Boerne High School dating back to 1614. No one knows who brought it to Boerne from Germany.

The state of Texas is proposing to adopt a curriculum for Texas public schools that includes Christian-based religious references in K-5 education. A report finds the plan factually flawed and distorts the Bible.

The move has the potential to bring classical education to more than 2 million students but raises questions about ‘religious and ideological agendas.’

The museum has tightened its acquisition policies and is working to return potentially looted objects. Early acquisitions reflected a lack of expertise and lack of policy, its chief curator tells NPR.

The Bible — from Genesis to Revelations — has been translated into emojis. You know, the smiley faces, thumbs up, lightning bolts and other symbols people use in text messages.

The survey finds that nearly a third believe the Bible is the literal word of God, while nearly half said a supreme being inspired the text.

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