Oklahoma’s controversial Bible mandate: is it a taxpayer grift?
Oklahoma’s controversial plan to mandate the purchase of Christian Bibles for public schools has sparked criticism, with allegations of a grift to benefit Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Recent reports indicate the only Bibles meeting the state’s strict specifications may be Trump-endorsed editions, including the “God Bless the USA Bible” by Lee Greenwood.
Costing $60, this Bible is part of a scheme led by State Superintendent Ryan Walters, who is pushing to allocate millions in taxpayer dollars to the initiative.
The education department is planning to purchase 55,000 Bibles.
Critics, including civil rights groups, warn this effort to introduce Christian teachings into classrooms violates legal boundaries.
Activists assert such a mandate is a blatant attempt at indoctrination and call for transparency about the funding.
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