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The State Board of Education approved a measure that requires Bible stories be read by public school students.

Teaching such stories as literature will encourage students to question Christianity’s holy text, not believe it without question.

Will Florida create a similar mandate?

Texas is requiring Bible lessons in public schools. That's the right call, but it shouldn't distract from deeper problems in the classroom.

Legal experts note that the Supreme Court has long allowed public schools to teach about religion in a secular, academic context — such as literature, history or comparative religion courses. However, ...