Public Schools Archives - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog
October 3rd, 2024
Oklahoma education head Ryan Walters just announced the cost of his plan to get Bibles in every public school classroom across the state: $6 million dollars. Should Oklahoma taxpayers pay up?
Religious Parents Demand to Opt Kids Out of LGBTQ+ Curriculum
September 19th, 2024
A group of religious parents in Maryland say their First Amendment rights were violated by their local school district, which doesn't allow them to opt their kids out of LGBTQ-focused lesson plans.
Should the Bible Be Banned From Public Schools?
September 13th, 2024
The fight over what books belong in school libraries is in full swing, and one Alabama city councilor says that censorship advocates should be careful what they wish for, because the Bible could be the next book banned.
Is Evolution a Religion? One Lawsuit Says Yes
September 12th, 2024
Evolution: Science or faith? A lawsuit from a family of Christians in Indiana argues that the teaching of evolution has no place in public schools because it is an "atheist religion," not science.
Faith-Filled Curriculum Fuels Backlash in Texas
September 9th, 2024
Texas is reviewing proposed language arts curriculum for K-5 kids which injects Christianity into public schools. With overwhelmingly negative comments online, will Texas keep the controversial curriculum?
Satanic Ministers: Coming to a School Near You?
August 26th, 2024
A new policy will allow chaplains to serve as public school counselors. But proponents of the plan may have overlooked one crucial factor: if schools accept one type of faith leader, they must accept them all.
Texas Pastors Demand 676 "Filthy and Evil" Books Be Pulled From Schools
August 22nd, 2024
As one Texas faith group tries to get 676 books - many of them with LGBTQ+ content - banned from school libraries, another faith group is fighting back to what they say is a violation of separation of church and state.
"Is Satan Real?" Oklahoma Families Shocked By God-Themed School Assignment
August 22nd, 2024
There's outrage in Oklahoma after a public school student's mother posted their homework online, which seemingly promotes a Christian worldview with questions like, "Is God real?" and "Is Satan real?"
Faith Leaders Warn of "Religious Indoctrination" as Florida Schools Welcome Chaplains
August 16th, 2024
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a bill into law which allows religious chaplains into public schools as spiritual advisors. Now some faith leaders are pushing back, alleging Christian indoctrination.
OK School Districts Fight Back Against Bible Mandate
August 8th, 2024
Should the Bible be in public school classrooms? Oklahoma's education head says yes, but some of the state's largest school districts are pushing back against the mandate, pledging not to follow it.
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