For over a century, teachers in Idaho public schools began each day by reading the Bible aloud to their students.
In fact, Idaho’s founding fathers overwhelmingly wanted the Bible to be read in public schools:
- “It is because the Bible is read, preached, and taught in the schools that this country is great and glorious.” (James W. Reid, R-Nez Perce)
- “To say that the Bible [should] be excluded from the public schools, I would consider an act which would do more than all other acts to condemn the work of this [constitutional] convention.” (James W. Poe, D-Nez Perce)
- “I desire . . . that the Bible may be read in our schools, but that no [denomination] shall teach in the schools any sectarian doctrine.” (Alexander E. Mayhew, D-Shoshone)
- “I can’t see any use in saying in this enlightened age that [school-sponsored Bible reading] will do harm . . . if the citizens who patronize the schools desire to see it read.” (William J. McConnell, R-Latah)
Want to help bring the Bible back to Idaho public schools? You can help gather signatures for our petition urging state legislators to once again allow school-sponsored Bible reading!
Download and print paper petition sheets by clicking this link and return them by December 1, 2024 via:
- Email to [email protected]; or
- Snail mail to 1116 S. Vista Ave, Suite 227, Boise, ID 83705
Good places to gather signatures include churches, small groups, social clubs, and Christian schools. Don’t be scared to ask your pastor or school principal for permission!
We want as many signatures as possible when we present this petition to state legislators in the coming months. By collecting signatures, you can make a difference—so please get involved!
P.S. If you haven’t already, you can sign the petition online today by clicking here.
One Response
This would just need competent, qualified instructors. This is an important issue.