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There's a push for classes on the Bible in public schools. And there's also a pushback

There's a push for classes on the Bible in public schools. And there's also a pushback

Legislators across the country have reignited the fight for, and debate over so-called "Bible literacy classes" -- elective courses in public schools about Scriptures' impact. Alabama, Florida, Missouri, North Dakota, Virginia and West Virginia are among the states that have seen Bible literacy bills so far in 2019.

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