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Bill would mandate Bible study

By / Monitor staff

George Washington has a Biblical phrase etched on his tomb. In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson wrote that all rights come not from a government or king but from a "Creator." These men and the other founding fathers of America were profoundly influenced by the Christian Bible, and in order to understand United States history, students need to read and study it, according to a bill before the House Education Committee yesterday. "The Holy Bible is the bedrock of Western civilization. Love it or hate it, it's in every aspect of… 15

February 3, 2012
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