Reading Bible at public school ignites controversy
The students at Brown Primary School in Smithville were reciting in unison a paraphrase of Romans 12:9-10 from The Message Bible, reported the Fox TV affiliate in Austin.
“Love from the center of who you are; don’t fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle,” the passage reads.
The teacher, Susan Schobel, wrote on Facebook in a message posted with the video: “Start your day with a good Bible verse and life just seems better!! This is our daily Bible verse.”
Some parents with children at the school protested to the Smithville Independent School District, the Austin American-Statesman reported.
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