David Barton, a prominent Christian nationalist, seeks to integrate the Ten Commandments into public education in Texas. He argues that the separation of church and state is a misconception and has built a considerable media and lobbying operation to support this view. In recent efforts, he testified for legislation mandating Ten Commandments posters in classrooms statewide. Investigative findings show that Barton is connected to multiple bills across various states, demonstrating a coordinated push for religious texts in the educational framework, all while claiming that historical documents substantiate his beliefs about America’s Judeo-Christian roots.
David Barton, a best-selling author and influential far-right Christian nationalist, argues that the separation of church and state is a myth, promoting the idea that the U.S. was founded as a Judeo-Christian nation.
Barton testified before the Texas House education committee advocating for a law requiring Ten Commandments posters in public school classrooms, asserting that foundational texts should guide education.
Data analysis reveals that Barton's influence extends to 28 bills in 18 states this year, showing identical language and structure that align with his model legislation initiatives.
Barton emphasized the 1782 Aitken Bible's intended use in schools, underscoring his belief that it contains religious texts like the Ten Commandments essential for education.
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