Oklahoma Education Chief Faces CNN Host Over Bible Mandate in Schools
Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ryan Walters, engaged in a heated debate with CNN’s Pamela Brown regarding his mandate to incorporate the Bible and the Ten Commandments into public school curriculums. This contentious interview followed backlash and an ongoing lawsuit questioning the legality of his initiative.
Walters defended his position, asserting that a majority of Oklahomans, who largely supported Donald Trump, want the return of prayer in schools, and oppose what he labeled "radical leftism" in education. "We’re enacting upon that agenda here in Oklahoma," he declared, highlighting his commitment to "patriotic" education and parental choice.
Brown challenged Walters, pointing to a petition against his mandate that has garnered over 14,000 signatures, emphasizing its relevance to critics and parents expressing diverse views. Walters countered, claiming that the Constitution supports religious liberty and criticized the left for allegedly downplaying the Bible’s historical significance in American culture.
The clash intensified as Brown pressed Walters on sensitive topics, such as teaching graphic biblical content and the inclusion of other religious texts like the Quran, to which Walters responded that the Bible’s influence is uniquely tied to American history.
Walters’ decree, which targets grades 5-10, has prompted pushback from some Oklahoma schools, asserting they will not alter their educational content to accommodate the new mandate. As the debate continues, Walters remains steadfast in his belief that the American public aligns with his vision of an education system that reinstates biblical teachings.
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