Oklahoma is ranked49th in education.
Oklahoma kids will learn that the Bible and the Ten Commandments are foundational for western civilization.
So, Iaskedmembers of theBuzzFeed Communityto share their thoughts on Oklahoma’s new rule.
Whether you agree or not, here’s what they said:
1.
“As a teacher, I find this horrific.
What about teachers who are Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, or atheist (and so on)?
Isn’t this against their religious freedoms and rights?”
“I went to school to study the Bible for 16 years.
I have a degree in theology.
“These teachers don’t have a master’s of divinity.
They are ill-equipped to handle any questions children may have.
Is the implication that we will no longer have any female teachers?
Anonymous
3.
“I’m an Oklahoman parent with a child in this mess.
This is just one of his offenses that will lend itself to countless legal suits.
He’s an embarrassment with zero thought for anyone but himself.
This action is in total opposition to what Jesus taught.
You know, because forcing religion on people has always gone well.”
“It’s about time that the schools had a basis for the education that they produced.
“This requirement is outrageous.
However, by no means does this mean it has any place in a public school classroom.
“First and foremost, a separation of church and state must be maintained.
First, it’s blatantly unconstitutional, which makes you wonder what else they could get away with.
It should be taught as a belief because that’s what it is.”
Part of that teaching should be about how to disagree respectfully.
“What better foundation than the holy word for kids to build on?
I agree with the superintendent in making this decision.”
“I have been a public school teacher for eight years.
My classroom is full of highly diverse students with different backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs.
It would be incredibly inappropriate for me to force any religious text on my students.
Separation of church and state.
This means the Ten Commandments and the Bible DO NOT belong in the public school classroom.
I feel sorry for the teachers and children who have to deal with this political play.”
“Wow, what great news.
No better book on Earth to read and live by.”
The state of Oklahoma is spitting in the face of all service members for implementing this mandate.”
Plainly put, this is ridiculous and doesn’t improve children’s reading or mathematic ability.”
And finally…
15.
RELIGION HAS NO PLACE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.”
catnelsonl
Responses have been edited for length/clarity.
