A statewide required reading list has been approved, featuring roughly 200 works. Biblical texts are among the selections, which will be introduced in schools from second grade to senior year. The list is set to take effect in the 2030-31 school year.
The inclusion of these texts has sparked division, with some expressing support and others opposition. A secular Jewish writer has argued in favor of including the Bible in classrooms, while a theologically conservative leader has voiced strong opposition. Further details on the reading list and reactions to it are available from the source, including essays and statements from various individuals.
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Does the gospel have the power to bridge the chasms within our polarized society? In the first of this two-part episode, recorded at TGC25, David W. Pao introduces the concept that biblical authors intentionally subverted the ideologies of their time. In part 2, Bill Riedel gives...
The state of Texas, where I live, is making the news for its updated mandatory reading list for public schools, which includes passages from the King James Bible. One think tank describes the guidelines issued by the Texas Education Agency: The . . . reading list . . . includes j...
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