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1. And has Texas selected WHICH parts of the Bible should be "taught"

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 08:49 AM

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in public schools? Old Testament? New Testament? Both? Book of Revelations?

Song of Solomon
Mutual Praise of Bodies (Chapters 4 & 7): The lovers extensively admire each other's physical beauty. The man describes the woman's belly as a "heap of wheat" and her breasts as "like two fawns". The woman playfully compares the man to a fragrant apple tree, noting that his legs are "pillars of marble set on bases of pure gold".

Sensual Metaphors (Chapter 4:16 - 5:1): The lovers compare their intimate acts to a private, fertile garden filled with spices. The man says, "I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk". This is frequently interpreted as metaphorical descriptions of oral sex and physical ecstasy.

Intoxicating Kisses (Chapter 1:2-4, 7: 9): The woman is unabashed about her desire for her lover, opening the book by asking for a kiss, stating that his love is "more delightful than wine". Later, she speaks of their kisses as gliding "smoothly over lips and teeth".

The "Garden" of Love (Chapter 7:11-12): The lovers invite each other away to the countryside and vineyards, where the woman promises, "There I will give you my love".

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Texas Republicans may regret mandating Bible in classes [View all] marmar Wednesday OP

And has Texas selected WHICH parts of the Bible should be "taught" no_hypocrisy Wednesday #1

Oh Lawdy, it's getting HOT in here..... Blue Owl Wednesday #3

Needless to say radical noodle Wednesday #5

Pity . . . . . no_hypocrisy Wednesday #6

Or Noah getting drunk and naked? Aristus Wednesday #37

And snakes don't talk, and Shoeless Louis Wednesday #10

Adam and Eve is on the list radical noodle Wednesday #24

If I was a a teacher required to use the Bible in my classes, I would cherry-pick the parts of the Bible with liberal Martin68 Wednesday #36

So many brilliant teaching opportunities! jmbar2 Wednesday #2

I don't think their intent on mandating the Bible in class has any room for thoughtful student debate ToxMarz Wednesday #4

It ain't necessarily so. usonian Wednesday #7

I never saw that Cab Calloway performance! 70sEraVet Wednesday #23

This is mind boggling on so many levels. flashman13 Wednesday #25

I'd be in favor of making this required listening/viewing Wiz Imp Wednesday #8

Just start with Lot and his daughters. It will be banned before you know it. Blue Full Moon Wednesday #9

Wouldn't it be fun to don your Harry Potter invisibility cloak... 3catwoman3 Wednesday #13

And yet the Texas GOP is supporting Paxton (crook and adulterer) over Tallarico. surfered Wednesday #11

+1. And Donald Trump. dalton99a Wednesday #17

Wheaton College, in Wheaton IL, is extremely fundamental... 3catwoman3 Wednesday #12

Teenagers love sex, not Jesus dalton99a Wednesday #14

Just so you know I am a Catholic and believe that what the idiots in charge of my state are doing is wrong TexLaProgressive Wednesday #15

My 13-year old granddaughter sobbed when she heard about this. Trueblue Texan Wednesday #16

My niece and her husband just did the same last year FakeNoose Wednesday #19

Has this been taken to court yet? If not, why not? Seems blatantly un-constitutional. nt wiggs Wednesday #18

Well, be careful what you wish for. Wednesdays Wednesday #22

I talked with my daughter about this... Trueblue Texan Wednesday #29

WHICH VERSION OF THE BIBLE? Jimvanhise Wednesday #20

Imagine there's no religion. It's easy and you don't even have to try. twodogsbarking Wednesday #21

No hell below us radical noodle Wednesday #26

When Will We Ever Learn. twodogsbarking Wednesday #27

Now there's my idea of heaven! nt Trueblue Texan Wednesday #30

My heaven would be Trump in hell. Hot in Tx? twodogsbarking Wednesday #32

It's no hotter than usual here this time of year...mid to upper 90s. nt Trueblue Texan Wednesday #35

"Children, we have a real treat for you in Bible study Ilsa Wednesday #28

yeah, soon they'll require menstruating girls to stay home from school! Trueblue Texan Wednesday #31

They ignore the actual teachings contained in both the Bible and the Constitution. They're Charlatans. ChicagoTeamster Wednesday #33

keep that delusional nonsense where it belongs Skittles Wednesday #34