In Utah, Republican Representative Burgess Owens brings attention to the absence of the Bible in schools since 1963, emphasizing its significance by holding it up during his address to a committee. He argues that the exclusion of this religious text, particularly in areas where “Democrats hold power, society will find the banning of knowledge” and the lack of understanding about the fundamental principles upon which the country was founded. Additionally, Owens expresses concern about explicit content found in school libraries, highlighting the need for a critical examination of the materials available to students — Mr. Owens read carefully; the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution ensures that Americans can practice their religious beliefs. However, it does not grant individuals the authority to impose their religious convictions on others.
@KeneAkers When a legislator advocates bringing the Bible into schools, we need a few brave Muslim or Jewish or Mormon legislators to speak up and advocate for the Koran, Torah, or Book of Mormon on equal terms. If you want one you have no basis to exclude the others. (Better to avoid all.)