American Family Association Action (AFA Action), is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing biblical, family values in society and government by educating and influencing public policy. AFA Action is also the Governmental Affairs Affiliate of American Family Association (AFA).
TUPELO, Miss. — According to a new book list for public schools in Texas, 5 million children will get to hear the Gospel. The Texas State Board of Education voted to establish a proposed list of required reading that would remove “Romeo and Juliet,” “The Great Gatsby” and other titles, and prioritize the text of the Bible. Starting in 4th grade, at least one Bible passage per year is mandatory in the curriculum; for elementary-aged students, a picture-book adaptation of David and Goliath and readings from the Bible about Adam and Eve are also included.
As Texas is pursuing the restoration of America’s biblical foundations back into public schools, Walker Wildmon, CEO of AFA Action, the governmental affairs affiliate of the American Family Association, urges other states to follow suit.
“For generations, the Bible has been recognized as one of the most influential books in Western civilization and American history,” said Wildmon. “Students cannot fully understand our nation’s founding, our literature or our system of government without understanding the biblical principles that shaped them. Texas isn’t establishing a religion — it’s acknowledging historical reality. At a time when schools are removing America’s moral and historical foundations from the classroom, Texas has chosen to restore an essential part of our shared heritage. Other states should have the courage to do the same.”
AFA Action is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing biblical family values in society and government by shaping public policy through education and advocacy. The mission of AFA Action is to inform and mobilize individuals to strengthen the biblical foundations of America by persuading individuals with the truth of the Gospel, challenging the lost to repent, promoting societal values that are consistent with Scripture, restraining evil and exposing the works of darkness, motivating people to take a stand on cultural and moral issues, and encouraging Christians to bear witness to the world the love of Jesus Christ. Find AFA Action Alerts here.
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AFA Action is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing biblical, family values in society and government by educating and influencing public policy. AFA Action is also the Governmental Affairs Affiliate of American Family Association.