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Conservative Push For More Christianity In Public Schools

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill holds up a mini-display showing the Ten Commandments during a press conference regarding the Ten Commandments in schools, Aug. 5, 2024, in Baton Rouge, La

Conservative lawmakers in the U.S. are advocating for increased incorporation of Christianity in public school classrooms, sparking debates on the separation of church and state. Efforts include inserting Bible references into reading lessons and mandating the posting of the Ten Commandments.

President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming term is expected to support First Amendment rights regarding prayer and Bible reading in schools, practices already permitted as long as they are not government-sponsored. Trump's influence may embolden state-level activists to push for more religious content in schools.

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