Oklahoma ready to put God back in the schools

[Harpy Eagle]

The social issues are far from cosmetic. They are very meaningful. They contribute to the very fabric of our country.

They both spend far too much money, but they spend it on different things. Though I disagree with too much government spending, I tend to agree with where the Republicans spend the money vs Democrats.

And this is why we are 35T in the whole and climbing. Social issues always end up driving voting.

I also do not find it the job/place of the Govt to set our morality.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Religious orientated students won't have to hide in shadows fearing a gestapo raid for reading the Bible during lunch hour and Bible class would be just as welcome as satanist clubs are today. Why do lefties fear the 1st Amendment freedom of religion so much?

PLease cite where this has happened in Oklahoma schools.

 

[SweetTea]

I also do not find it the job/place of the Govt to set our morality.

It is very difficult(all but impossible) to separate the government and the morality of a nation. In order to do this, we would need to gut the entire government to its core. Conservatives would certainly be more in favor of that approach than Democrats, who typically push for more and more government control over our lives.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Conservatives would certainly be more in favor of that approach than Democrats, who typically push for more and more government control over our lives.

There are no conservatives in our Govt, we have not had a Conservative POTUS since the 1920s.

In todays world, both parties push for more and more government control over our lives. Where they differ is which parts they want to control.

 

[lennypartiv]

When was he ever in schools?

You never heard of school prayer?

 

[LuckyDuck01!]

Now that they've found the perfect Bibles, they need to make that purchase without hesitating. We all know the ACLU would love to stop this. Don't give them the chance.

---Only one Bible edition appears to match specs set by Oklahoma public-schools chief---

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I've addressed this on other posts. If you insist on putting Christianity back in public schools and as public schools have students whose families have different religions, the other religions should also be put in the public schools.
An acceptable option would be for a class that specifically covers all religions and is "optional" not required and that requires parent's approval for their kids to take the class.

 

[Picaro]

Politics is religion for far too many

Keep politicizing sexual fetishism, baby murder, and sexually mutilating children and watch it get a lot worse for your ilk.

 

[Superbadbrutha]

You never heard of school prayer?

You ever heard of segregation while they were praying in school?

 

[LuckyDuck01!]

Keep politicizing sexual fetishism, baby murder, and sexually mutilating children and watch it get a lot worse for your ilk.

So, you put a "fake news" symbol on my religion in school post. Please elaborate on the "fake" part, as Muslim, Hindu and students with other non-Christian beliefs do attend public schools. As practicing Muslim girl's attire makes them "stand out," it's easy to see them being in public schools. Also, a PEW Research did a couple of studies that focused on student's religious beliefs. So, where's the "fake news?"

 

[d0gbreath]

I've been told that She is always everywhere.

 

[lennypartiv]

I've addressed this on other posts. If you insist on putting Christianity back in public schools and as public schools have students whose families have different religions, the other religions should also be put in the public schools.
An acceptable option would be for a class that specifically covers all religions and is "optional" not required and that requires parent's approval for their kids to take the class.

We were founded as a Christian nation. Those other people can move back to where they came from.

 

[candycorn]

Apparently OK is okay with having a Chinese made bible in every classroom.

Globalization wins again.

 

[initforme]

Sure, some aren’t as devout as they need to be for sure, if at all, but the very fact that they claim to be Christian means at the very least they likely believe they must ultimately answer to a higher power. Looking at a political figure or party as a replacement for God would be against their stated belief. Atheists, who are largely Democrats, have no such moral quandary and it shows. They unabashedly put their faith in government and their Democratic leaders. Much like in places like N. Korea, their dear leader

Any level of church going is devout

 

[roderick]

Good. It's about time.

 

[SweetTea]

Any level of church going is devout

Not sure what you mean by this. There are church goers that claim to be Christian but never attend church or never read the Bible or listen to a sermon, etc. Their parent’s were xxx denomination, therefore they believe that makes them one to…by genetics or something.

 

[initforme]

Not sure what you mean by this. There are church goers that claim to be Christian but never attend church or never read the Bible or listen to a sermon, etc. Their parent’s were xxx denomination, therefore they believe that makes them one to…by genetics or something.

While that may be a fact, I find those who attend church regularly and try to tell others how to be a good Christian to be the least Christian of all. They are fakes. They will even try to get people to believe that being Uber wealthy is what God approves of. We know that to be false.

 

[SweetTea]

While that may be a fact, I find those who attend church regularly and try to tell others how to be a good Christian to be the least Christian of all. They are fakes. They will even try to get people to believe that being Uber wealthy is what God approves of. We know that to be false.

I disagree with this. Sure, there are some that would fit the bill, but people who attend church regularly, read the Bible, listen to sermons, etc. are, in general, going to be of a higher moral character than those that don’t. The exceptions make the news, which is why they seem like they are the majority, but that is simply untrue.

A far as being uber wealthy, there is nothing wrong with being wealthy in God’s eyes. The wealthy should assist taking care of the poor, but not by simply redistributing their wealth among those that don’t want to work. The poor also have a responsibility in God’s eyes. Being rich can be a stumbling block for Christians if material wealth consumes them, but that doesn’t mean that it is evil.

 

[initforme]

I disagree with this. Sure, there are some that would fit the bill, but people who attend church regularly, read the Bible, listen to sermons, etc. are, in general, going to be of a higher moral character than those that don’t. The exceptions make the news, which is why they seem like they are the majority, but that is simply untrue.

A far as being uber wealthy, there is nothing wrong with being wealthy in God’s eyes. The wealthy should assist taking care of the poor, but not by simply redistributing their wealth among those that don’t want to work. The poor also have a responsibility in God’s eyes. Being rich can be a stumbling block for Christians if material wealth consumes them, but that doesn’t mean that it is evil.

Remember the Uber wealthy evangelist who wouldn't let hurricane victims in his church? That's not a forgivable sin.

 

[SweetTea]

Remember the Uber wealthy evangelist who wouldn't let hurricane victims in his church? That's not a forgivable sin.

Yes, I agree that he was wrong, but he is the exception. Most Christians aren’t uber wealthy pastors and most pastors aren’t at all like that.

 

[initforme]

There isn't another person capable of teaching the Bible other than the child's patrents.