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Absolutely not.

The Atlantic@theatlantic.com

Texas’s decision to start teaching Bible stories is meant to send a political message—“but regardless of your political or religious beliefs, there are good reasons to agree that the Bible should be part of young people’s education,” Adam Kirsch argues.

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NO, World Religions may be a good college course to take, but it should be a choice, not a requirement. If parents want their children to learn the Bible, take them to Sunday School/Church Youth Group. Isn't that what we've always done?

The Bible is a symbol of the Christian movement and it does not belong in any school other than Bible schools. The only way it should ever be addressed is as a warning.. and it still doesn't belong in the public schools. Not one single valid argument for it not one

I, on the contrary, think that MORE Bible stories should be taught to children. First among these is the tale of Jephthah's daughter (which I only discovered in my middle-age). There's also the destruction of the Midianites - and what was done to their horses ... 😔 🙏🏻 📖