There’s no doubt that the bible has had a significant impact on human history. The bible has inspired artists such as Michelangelo and Botticelli, composers like Bach and Vivaldi, and even authors like C.S. Lewis. Although not strictly Christian concepts, we have the bible to thank for the popularity of Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. Of course, we also have the bible and related works to thank for the atrocities of the crusades, the Middle East conflicts and even, yes, the holocaust. But should the bible be something taught in schools or is it best left for parents and priests to discuss? One California school district thinks the bible’s influence is substantial enough to warrant teaching about it.
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