BREAKING: Oklahoma To Put Bibles In Classrooms

The Oklahoma State Department of Education has purchased 500 Bibles for Advanced Placement government classrooms, with plans for a broader rollout.

Superintendent Ryan Walters, in a stirring op-ed published early this year, called the Bible “the most consequential piece of literature in the history of Western civilization.” He argues that teaching it is not only constitutional but necessary for students to fully understand America’s founding and history.

Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters has reignited the culture war with this bold move, drawing praise from conservatives and backlash from secular groups.

Walters remains unapologetic, stating, “The Bible was key to making America great” and is critical to preserving that greatness.

In his op-ed, Walters emphasized that the Bible shaped the philosophical and moral framework of the Founding Fathers. He noted that figures such as Thomas Jefferson explicitly acknowledged rights as being “endowed by our Creator,” and pointed to scripture as a cornerstone of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

This effort is part of Walters’ larger initiative to instill patriotism and reclaim America’s heritage. As part of this vision, Walters launched the Office of Religious Liberty and Patriotism and has openly championed the freedom to pray in schools.

In a video directed at students, Walters prayed for teachers, schools, and President Trump, urging a return to America’s foundational principles.

For conservatives, this is a refreshing stand against the decades-long erosion of religious values in education. Walters described the systematic removal of the Bible from schools as “academic malpractice,” blaming what he called the left’s “militant anti-theistic march” through American institutions.

He vowed to restore the Bible’s rightful place in classrooms.

Walters also directly confronted the argument that his initiative violates the so-called “separation of church and state,” a narrative he dismissed as a “canard.” He pointed out that the Constitution’s framers had no qualms about intertwining Biblical principles with civic education and governance.

Walters insists that the modern interpretation is a distortion of the founders’ intentions.

Predictably, progressive groups have voiced opposition, labeling the policy unconstitutional. Walters, however, remains undeterred. He asserted that the Constitution “means today what it meant when it was written” and welcomes legal challenges, confident that the policy will hold up in court.

The Bible’s influence on American history, Walters argued, cannot be overstated. He highlighted its role in pivotal moments, from Abraham Lincoln’s fight against slavery to Martin Luther King Jr.’s civil rights movement. Walters believes teaching the Bible is vital for preserving the nation’s legacy and instilling patriotism in future generations.

With plans to distribute 55,000 Bibles across Oklahoma classrooms, Walters aims to position the state as a national leader in reclaiming America’s religious and cultural identity.

Conservatives nationwide view his actions as a model for resisting leftist overreach in education.

“Our children deserve it, and our country needs it,” Walters declared, reaffirming his commitment to this initiative.