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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.

Political & Religious Controversy 47 Comments

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 54 Comments

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?

Political & Religious Controversy 106 Comments

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 96 Comments

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.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 149 Comments

"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?"

Political & Religious Controversy 86 Comments

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 102 Comments

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 188 Comments

TX School District Defends School Prayer, Despite Legal Warnings

July 26th, 2024

A Texas school superintendent keeps promoting Christianity in school with public prayers, Facebook advertisements, and even a dedicated month of prayer - despite legal warnings from the Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Political & Religious Controversy 151 Comments

Apache Students Expelled Over Traditional Dance Deemed "Satanism"

June 28th, 2024

A trio of Native American girls say they were punished by their private Christian school for participating in a Sunrise Dance, a traditional rite of passage for Apache girls - which they say the school called demonic.

Political & Religious Controversy 135 Comments

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