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Christian theology and public schools in the United States is a topic that mounted in 2024, following the passage of a Louisiana law mandating public classrooms display the Ten Commandments and a decision by Oklahoma superintendent of public instruction Ryan Walters requiring public schools teach the Bible. The issue has emerged as a debate regarding the relevance of Biblical writings, including the Ten Commandments, as a historical basis for the Constitution of the United States.

Louisiana: Ten Commandments displayment

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On June 19, 2024, Louisiana governor Jeff Landry signed a law requiring public classrooms display the Ten Commandments.[1]

Oklahoma: Biblical instruction

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On June 27, 2024, Oklahoma superintendent of public instruction Ryan Walters issued a directive to require public schools teach the Bible as an "indispensable historical and cultural touchstone".[2]

References

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  1. ^ Rojas, Rick (June 19, 2024). "Louisiana Requires All Public Classrooms to Display Ten Commandments". The New York Times. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  2. ^ Mervosh, Sarah (June 27, 2024). "Oklahoma's State Superintendent Requires Public Schools to Teach the Bible". The New York Times. Retrieved June 27, 2024.