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Vacation Bible School: Where kids can read Bible stories, sing church hymns, learn how Jesus loved the little children while cheering on military firing squad executing the Devil at the altar [Murica]

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June 29, 2026

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Vacation Bible School: Where kids can read Bible stories, sing church hymns, learn how Jesus loved the little children while cheering on military firing squad executing the Devil at the altar [Murica]

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NPR Topics: Education

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· Jun 29, 2026

Texas will require students to read Bible passages

Texas students will be required to read Bible passages and learn about the role of Christianity in the state's history under new reading lists and social studies curriculum approved on Friday

WRAL News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Texas board approves Bible stories as required reading in public schools

Texas public schools will require students to read Bible stories under a reading list approved by the state’s education board. The required reading list approved Friday by the Texas State Board of Education widens conservative efforts to bring more Christian teachings into U.S. classrooms. The pu...

The Independent

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· Jun 25, 2026

Texas is pushing forward with plans to make the parts of the Bible required reading in public classrooms

A new proposal would include Bible stories in required reading lists for more than 5 million public school students in Texas

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 8, 2026

Daughters of Glorious Jesus revive gospel classics to connect with a new generation

Veteran Ghanaian gospel trio Daughters of Glorious Jesus say their decision to reintroduce some of their classic songs is aimed at connecting with younger audiences while preserving the timeless message of the Gospel.

Times of India

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· Jun 26, 2026

In a first, Texas approves plan to require Bible passages in public schools starting 2030

In a significant shift for Texas public schools, beginning in the 2030-2031 school year, students will be required to engage with selected Bible passages as part of their English and language arts classes. Advocates argue this initiative will enrich students' understanding of influential literary works, while critics raise alarms regarding potential infringements on the principle of church-state separation and the need for a diverse representation of texts.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 4, 2026

Ekiti Church Kidnap: One dies in captivity as 14 worshippers freed months after abduction

Fourteen worshippers abducted during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, crusade in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, have regained their freedom after spending more than two months in captivity. The development was disclosed in a report by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert covering the Lake Chad region. [] Ekiti Church Kidnap: One dies in captivity as 14 worshippers freed months after abduction

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Related coverage for "Vacation Bible School: Where kids can read Bible stories, sing church hymns, learn how Jesus loved the little children while cheering on military firing squad executing the Devil at the altar [Murica]": NPR Topics: Education — Texas will require students to read Bible passages. WRAL News — Texas board approves Bible stories as required reading in public schools. The Independent — Texas is pushing forward with plans to make the parts of the Bible required reading in public classrooms. MyJoyOnline — Daughters of Glorious Jesus revive gospel classics to connect with a new generation. Times of India — In a first, Texas approves plan to require Bible passages in public schools starting 2030. Daily Post Nigeria — Ekiti Church Kidnap: One dies in captivity as 14 worshippers freed months after abduction