USA: Christian education gains pace

Emily Pollok  |  World
Date posted:  1 Feb 2025
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USA: Christian education gains pace

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Several US states are moving towards publicly-funded Christian education, sparking heated debate over the separation of church and state amidst the rising tide of Christian nationalism across the country.

Texas and Ohio are pressing ahead with such plans – but in Louisiana and Oklahoma, supporters of similar moves are facing setbacks.

In Texas, the State Board of Education has approved the introduction of ‘Bluebonnet Learning’, a new state-developed elementary curriculum that integrates the Bible into lesson plans.

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