‘Testing ground for Project 2025’: behind Oklahoma’s rightwing push to erode the line between church and state

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✍️ The article discusses the rise of Christian nationalism in Oklahoma, led by state superintendent Ryan Walters, who is pushing to install religion in public schools and erode the separation of church and state.
👉 Ryan Walters, Oklahoma state superintendent, is pushing to install religion in public schools
👉 Walters has created a department of religious freedom and patriotism
👉 Schools and the Republican state attorney general have pushed back against Walters' efforts
👉 Christian nationalists see Trump as an ally and are pushing for increased use of school vouchers and other measures to divert public dollars to private religious education
👉 Oklahoma is a testing ground for the Christian right's efforts to erode the separation of church and state

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With Trump back in the White House, the state’s superintendent is making efforts to install Christian viewpoints in governanceRyan Walters bowed his head in prayer at his desk in the Oklahoma state superintendent’s office.“Dear God, thank you for all the blessings you’ve given our country,” the rising star on the Christian right said in the mid-November video. “I pray for our leaders to make the right decisions. I pray in particular for President Donald Trump and his team as they continue to bring about change for our country.” Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/feb/27/oklahoma-project-2025-education