‘This nation was built on biblical principles, yet our society is determined to erase our glorious history,’ says AFA President Tim Wildmon
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Christians and conservatives are rejoicing as Texas and Oklahoma return to the nation’s religious foundations in public education. State representatives are tirelessly working to reintroduce the Bible into state public schools, attempting to undermine the Left’s efforts to indoctrinate America’s youth. American Family Association (AFA) champions Texas and Oklahoma for equipping youth with America’s biblical foundations, urging other conservative states to follow suit.
“Texas and Oklahoma are leading the charge against liberal indoctrination of American children,” said AFA President Tim Wildmon. “This nation was built on biblical principles, yet our society is determined to erase our glorious history. American children should grow up and celebrate American exceptionalism, and it all begins with our roots. We at AFA commend these state legislators for restoring American ideals and reestablishing the Bible as the ultimate truth in public education.”
Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters led Oklahoma’s education department through guidelines for introducing the Bible as instructional support in the state’s schools. The new directive required a physical copy of the Bible, the United States Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Ten Commandments to be provided as curriculum resources. Using primary sources like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail, along with America’s founding documents, Walters hopes to prepare students for what awaits them in college.
“The Bible is indispensable in understanding the development of Western civilization and American history,” Walters said. “These documents are mandatory for the holistic education of students in Oklahoma.”
Just across Oklahoma’s southern border, the Texas Education Agency allowed all K-12 English and K-12 social studies classes to use the Old Testament and the New Testament as instructional texts as part of its newly developed Bluebonnet Instructional Materials.
Texas State Board of Education member Julie Pickren explained, “You cannot understand great works of Western literature because there are so many references to the Bible. In social studies and civics, you cannot understand the laws of our state and our founding documents unless you have a basic knowledge of the Old and New Testaments.”
“These efforts to reinstate biblical values prove that America is ready to return to our Christian roots,” said Wildmon.
To read more from AFA about the American return to biblical values, click here.
AFA’s latest film, “Culture Warrior: Don Wildmon and the Battle for Decency,” documents the courageous life and far-reaching impact of Mississippi preacher and AFA Founder Rev. Donald Wildmon. “Culture Warrior” is a multi-faceted chronicle of the rise of Christian activism, taking viewers through some of the most contested culture war battles of the past 50 years. Through a dynamic use of archival footage, music, and modern-day interviews, “Culture Warrior” gives viewers powerful insights into their own recent history. The documentary is available to watch for free on the film’s website, culturewarrior.movie.
For over 40 years, AFA has operated within the mission to inform, equip, and activate individuals to strengthen the moral foundations of American culture and give aid to the church here and abroad in its task of fulfilling the Great Commission. Founded in 1977, AFA has long been on the front lines of America’s culture war. Today, AFA is one of the largest and most effective pro-family organizations in the country, with nearly a million online supporters and approximately 110,000 subscribers to The Stand (formerly known as the AFA Journal), the ministry’s monthly magazine. Find AFA Action Alerts here. In addition, AFA owns and operates nearly 180 radio stations across the country under the American Family Radio banner.
For more information on the American Family Association, visit www.afa.net or follow AFA on Facebook or X @AmericanFamAssc.
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