Lankford: “Absolutely” Teach Bible Lessons In Schools

The Hill reports:

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) said Sunday that the Bible should “absolutely” be taught in schools as both a “historical” and “cultural” document. Lankford joined CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union,” where he was asked about Oklahoma requiring schools to incorporate the Bible into lessons. “As a historical document, as a cultural document, it absolutely should be taught in schools,” Lankford, a pastor, said.

“The Bible is also part of Western civilization and part of our founding. Many of our founders were passionate about scripture and about the Bible and studying it. As a religious document, that’s up to parents and to faith leaders off-campus.” The remarks follow Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters not shooting down the idea of a national mandate to require the Bible in schools.

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Pastor and @SenatorLankford reacts to Oklahoma requiring schools incorporate the Bible into lessons: “As a historical document, as a cultural document, it absolutely should be taught in schools. As a religious document, that’s up to parents and to faith leaders off-campus.” pic.twitter.com/ffC4l4A9ad

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