Alabama Gives Statewide Approval To Bible As Literature Textbook

Alabama has become the first state to adopt statewide a textbook for study of the Bible as literature in public schools, according to a press release yesterday by the Bible Literacy Project. The Bible and Its Influence can now be purchased with state funds by any Alabama school for use as the sole textbook in an elective Literature course. The book which is being used in 163 schools in 35 states has the support of experts in literature, religion and church-state law. (See prior posting.) However, the book still has its critics. (See prior posting.)