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Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
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Religious Policies and Political Movements in Texas Schools
This chapter explores recent Texas legislation aimed at incorporating religious teachings into public education, including proposed bills for school prayer and the role of unlicensed chaplains. It examines the influence of figures like David Barton, who reinterpret American history to promote a Judeo-Christian narrative, and discusses the implications of far-right movements pushing for a more autocratic, theocratic system. The chapter highlights the historical and contemporary complexities of religious pluralism in democracy, as well as the sociopolitical ramifications of escalating religious fervor within educational and governance frameworks.
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