Texas, a predominantly Republican state, has been forced to remove copies of the Bible from school libraries after a new state law went into effect, banning books with “sexually explicit” content.
The law, known as Texas House Bill 900, sets standards for school libraries, restricting materials deemed inappropriate. A leaked email from Canyon Independent School District Superintendent Darryl Flusche revealed that the Bible was removed from school libraries because it was considered to contain “sexually explicit material.”
Flusche’s email clarified that while the Bible was removed from the libraries, it could still be found in other district libraries. He referenced the specific legal section, “B 900: Section 33.021. LIBRARY STANDARDS,” which prohibits books with any mention of sexual content. The email also offered a solution for students who wished to access a Bible, stating that local churches were willing to donate copies upon request.
Parents, however, have reacted strongly to the move, expressing their anger at the decision to remove the Bible. One mother, Regina Kiehne, described the action as “absurd” and argued that having the Bible in schools could provide comfort and security to children, especially in a world marked by violence. She stressed that the Bible is not only the world’s bestselling book but also historically significant, scientifically reliable, and life changing.
Upon review, the Bible does include instances of sexual violence, adultery, polygamy, and other forms of sexual conduct, which some might consider explicit.
(With inputs from WION News)
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