A new state-sponsored English curriculum infused with lessons about the Bible and Christianity could reach tens of thousands of Texas schoolchildren this year. More than 300 of the state's roughly 1,200 districts signed up to use the English language arts lessons. Texas leaders adapted the curriculum from a popular reading program made by the education company Amplify. A large majority of its lessons are typical for grade-school children, but the Texas version features new content on Christianity, the Old and New Testaments and the life of Jesus. Under the Texas curriculum, students will be exposed to Christianity far more often than other major religions. In teaching materials for second grade, for example, Christianity, the Bible, and Jesus are referenced about 110 times.

Earlier this year the proselytizing Texas Lt-Gov Dan Patrick threatened to eject citizens from the state Senate chamber if they do not stand during official Christian prayers. During the Senate's 15 Aug session, Sen. Angela Paxton bleated a Christian invocation "in the name of Jesus, who has saved us, who keeps us safe, and who is coming again." Immediately afterward, Patrick crassly admonished members of the public gallery who had remained seated during the meaningless homily. Link: Prosleytizing Texas. This year marks the 100 year anniversary of the Tennessee Scopes Monkey Trial. Thanks to the MAGA movement and the Texas Taliban, America certainly has come a long way in 100 years.