June 27th, 2024 - Ryan Walters Emphasizes Bible and Ten Commandments in Education
Superintendent Ryan Walters recently announced that Oklahoma students will be taught the foundational role of the Bible and the Ten Commandments in Western civilization. In a statement, Walters emphasized the importance of these texts in shaping cultural and societal norms.
"Oklahoma kids will learn that the Bible and the Ten Commandments are foundational for western civilization," Walters declared, highlighting a new educational initiative aimed at incorporating these principles into the school curriculum. This move is part of a broader effort to underscore the historical and cultural significance of biblical teachings in the development of Western societies.
The announcement has sparked discussion about the role of religious education in public schools and the interpretation of historical influences on modern civilization.