"Ohio Group Introduces Jesus to 300+ Public Schools During Class Time"

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"Ohio Group Introduces Jesus to 300+ Public Schools During Class Time"
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LifeWise Academy, a nonprofit organization, is bringing Bible lessons back to public schools in Ohio through off-campus religious instruction during school hours, permitted under little-known U.S. Supreme Court rulings. The program, which aims to teach character development through Bible lessons, has expanded to over 300 schools in a dozen states, drawing both support and opposition. Critics argue that the program blurs the line between church and state and pressures non-Christian students, while supporters emphasize the importance of offering Bible education as part of public school curriculum.

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