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🚨BIBLE BANNED FROM SCHOOLS🚨 **Thread**
Utah's Davis School District pulls the Bible off elementary and middle school shelves, citing "vulgarity and violence". The move is backed by a 2022 law that bans "pornographic or indecent" books from schools. #BibleBan #Utah
🚨BIBLE BANNED FROM SCHOOLS🚨 **Thread**
Utah's Davis School District pulls the Bible off elementary and middle school shelves, citing "vulgarity and violence". The move is backed by a 2022 law that bans "pornographic or indecent" books from schools. #BibleBan #Utah
https://twitter.com/nelsonepega/status/1664854755930255361
2/7
📚 The Book Ban Fallout: The decision follows a parental complaint, arguing the King James Bible holds unsuitable content for children. Notably, most books previously banned discussed sexual orientation and identity. #BookBan #Education
📚 The Book Ban Fallout: The decision follows a parental complaint, arguing the King James Bible holds unsuitable content for children. Notably, most books previously banned discussed sexual orientation and identity. #BookBan #Education
3/7
🚫 This Bible ban joins a larger trend across the US, with states banning teachings and books on controversial topics like LGBT rights and racial identity. Bans on books deemed offensive are in place in Texas, Florida, Missouri, and South Carolina. #Censorship
🚫 This Bible ban joins a larger trend across the US, with states banning teachings and books on controversial topics like LGBT rights and racial identity. Bans on books deemed offensive are in place in Texas, Florida, Missouri, and South Carolina. #Censorship
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🔍 The Specifics: The ban was enacted after a complaint filed in December 2022. Officials highlight that the Bible was never a part of the curriculum and only a handful of copies were available on the school shelves. #BanDetails
🔍 The Specifics: The ban was enacted after a complaint filed in December 2022. Officials highlight that the Bible was never a part of the curriculum and only a handful of copies were available on the school shelves. #BanDetails
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🎯 Unpacking the Complaint: The complaining parent stated that the King James Bible has "no serious values for minors", calling it "pornographic by our new definition", referring to the 2022 book-ban law. #ParentComplaint
🎯 Unpacking the Complaint: The complaining parent stated that the King James Bible has "no serious values for minors", calling it "pornographic by our new definition", referring to the 2022 book-ban law. #ParentComplaint
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💡 Official Response: Despite initial resistance, Utah state lawmaker Ken Ivory conceded the Bible might be a "challenging read" for younger kids. He maintains the Bible is best taught at home, rather than in schools. #GovernmentResponse
💡 Official Response: Despite initial resistance, Utah state lawmaker Ken Ivory conceded the Bible might be a "challenging read" for younger kids. He maintains the Bible is best taught at home, rather than in schools. #GovernmentResponse
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📖 Looking Ahead: Despite the controversy, the Bible will remain available in local high schools. The ruling stipulated that the Bible's content does not violate the 2022 law but does include "vulgarity or violence" unsuitable for younger students. #FutureSteps
📖 Looking Ahead: Despite the controversy, the Bible will remain available in local high schools. The ruling stipulated that the Bible's content does not violate the 2022 law but does include "vulgarity or violence" unsuitable for younger students. #FutureSteps
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