But Adams understood the importance of the Bible for America and for any other society. This understanding is one reason why officials in states such as Oklahoma seek to incorporate Scripture into ...

Rooks then stopped reciting Bible verses during meetings and sued the district in September 2023, claiming her freedom of speech and free exercise of religion were being curtailed. Last week ...

In June, state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters issued a memo requiring the Bible be taught in Oklahoma ... is vital to ensure religious freedom for all. Promoting one religion risks alienating ...

In March, Rooks recited another verse, which caused the Freedom ... quoting the Bible in July. She wants the courts to declare she and other board members are allowed to recite scripture and ...