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Dusty Deevers Letter On Bible in Schools

The document discusses a senator commending the decision to incorporate the Bible into Oklahoma public school curriculum, stating that excluding it is unconstitutional and that the Bible is fundamental to Western civilization and U.S. history. The senator argues that 'neutrality' allows pornography in schools while restricting the Bible, and looks forward to guidelines ensuring it is taught for its historical influence rather than as doctrine.

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Dusty Deevers Letter On Bible in Schools

The document discusses a senator commending the decision to incorporate the Bible into Oklahoma public school curriculum, stating that excluding it is unconstitutional and that the Bible is fundamental to Western civilization and U.S. history. The senator argues that 'neutrality' allows pornography in schools while restricting the Bible, and looks forward to guidelines ensuring it is taught for its historical influence rather than as doctrine.

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  • Deevers Comments on Bibles in Oklahoma Public Schools: Sen. Dusty Deevers discusses the inclusion of Bibles in the Oklahoma public school curriculum, emphasizing the importance of biblical instruction in modern education.
  • Conclusion and Contact Information: Concludes the statement with additional remarks on the educational policies and provides contact information for further inquiries.

Immediate Release: June 28, 2024

Deevers Comments on Bibles in


Oklahoma Public Schools
OKLAHOMA CITY — On Friday, Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, commended State
Superintendent Ryan Walters’ decision to incorporate the Bible into Oklahoma public
school curriculum.

“The Bible’s status as the most important book ever written is not in dispute. Including it
in public school curriculum is not a scandal: excluding it is. It is difficult, if not
impossible, to provide students a proper understanding of Western civilization, world
history, and U.S. history without significant emphasis on the Bible.

“The principles of inalienable rights, universal human dignity based on the image of God
in man, and natural law written by God into creation are absolutely fundamental to the
founding of the United States and the progress of Western civilization. Without
significant reference to the Bible as it pertains to these ideals, how are Oklahoma
students supposed to learn the context for the world in which they live?

“While the separation of Church and State is a good and Biblical principle, the separation
of truth and state is not. The truth is that the Bible is fundamental to the society in which
we live, which is one of many reasons it ought to be included in Oklahoma curriculum.
Groups like the Freedom From Religion Foundation and the ACLU are not fighting for
‘neutrality.’ They are fighting for state-sponsored Atheism to the exclusion of America
and Oklahoma’s Christian roots. That is what is truly unconstitutional.

“The sham of ‘neutrality’ is exposed when pornographic books are in school libraries
and public school buses are used as floats in Oklahoma City pride parades where students
are exposed to near-nude and kink-promoting adults acting in a highly sexual, and one
might argue, religious manner. It is unimaginable that the prevailing system of morality
in some public schools allows this. Anyone wondering how we are in such an unstable
and chaotic situation as a nation need look no further for an explanation than the fact that
the ‘neutrality’ established by those in charge means that tax dollars may be used to
debauch children in these ways while God’s Word is off-limits.
“The sham of ‘neutrality’ is exposed when pornographic books are in school libraries
and public school buses are used as floats in Oklahoma City pride parades where students
are exposed to near-nude and kink-promoting adults acting in a highly sexual, and one
might argue, religious manner. It is unimaginable that the prevailing system of morality
in some public schools allows this. Anyone wondering how we are in such an unstable
and chaotic situation as a nation need look no further for an explanation than the fact that
the ‘neutrality’ established by those in charge means that tax dollars may be used to
debauch children in these ways while God’s Word is off-limits.

“I am pleased with Superintendent Walters’ decision and look forward to forthcoming


directions for local implementation. From my understanding, the State Department of
Education is developing guidelines and standards to ensure the curriculum does not
present a denominational perspective or teach doctrines as though it were a seminary but
focuses on the Bible’s important influence on world history, Western civilization, and the
United States.”

-END-

For more information, contact: Sen. Dusty Deevers at 405-521-5567 or email


[email protected].

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