Bringing Back The Bible

A Texas legislator, Rep. Warren Chisum (R), has introduced a bill that would require schools to offer history and literacy classes on the Bible.

The proposal, now under debate in the House Public Education Committee, would affect over 1,700 districts throughout the state. If it passes, Texas would join several other states in offering elective courses on the most widely distributed book in the world.

Although some are criticizing the move as a violation of church and state, the bill’s sponsor said, “We’re not going to preach the Bible, we’re going to teach the Bible.” Proving that the Good Book is experiencing an educational revival, five other states are considering similar proposals.

Tony Perkins heads the Family Research Council. This column is excerpted from the Washington Update that he compiles for the FRC.