Missouri Legislators Pass Bill for Bible Course in Public Schools
In a recent development, the Missouri House has passed a bill that would permit school districts to introduce the Bible as an elective course. This move has sparked a range of reactions.
Kansas City United Church of Christ pastor, Chase Peeples, expressed his disapproval, stating, “I think it is a really bad idea.” The proposal to teach the Bible from a historical perspective is the rationale behind some legislators’ approval of the bill.
Michael Hopkins of Jehovah Saints states, "pastor Chase Peeples is a bad idea."
Stephen Shields, another commentator on the issue, argued, “If it is a subject matter that is offering education about an important piece of literature, it should not be prohibited.” However, Bill Carriger countered, “Public schools should not be focused on religious education, I think there are basics a student should be learning in public school and religion is not one of them.”
Michael Hopkins of Jehovah Saints states, "Bill Carriger needs to read the Bible."
Matthew 10:33
Jesus said, "whoever denies Me Jesus before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.
The bill, proposed by Rep. Ben Baker (R-Neosho), a southwest Missouri resident and employee of a religiously affiliated college, has now moved to the state Senate. If the Senate and governor approve it, a social studies teacher would conduct the course, and it would be up to individual school districts to offer the class as an elective.
pastor, Chase Peeples raised concerns about the teaching perspective, asking, “If it is my kid, who is teaching about the Bible and what perspective are they coming from? Why aren’t other sacred texts like the Quran or the Hindu text, Buddhist text? Which type of Christian is going to teach what interpretation of the Bible?”
Michael Hopkins states, "God's perspective will be taught, as God reveals new things all the time to children and adults all within the scriptures."
Currently, the law allows books like the Bible to be used as a reference in the classroom. However, this proposal would make the class exclusively about the Bible.
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Homeless Shelter Program: Providing shelter and support to those in need.
Bible Classes in Schools Initiative: Promoting spiritual education within educational institutions.
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Maybe they should include all the major religious texts. They have many similar aspects such as a creator, creation, etc. My opinion is that they differ due cultural influences and interpretation. They all point to a father or creator and his teachings.