In a recent initiative that has stirred both support and concern, the Oklahoma Freedom Caucus, under the direction of Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, and Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, announced its support for Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters’ proposal to have Bibles available in public school classrooms, as reported by the Oklahoma House of Representatives website. The caucus, which promotes conservative principles such as limited government and constitutional authority, sees the inclusion of the Bible as a crucial element for understanding American history and the foundations of the country. Jett indicated the significant role the Bible played for the Founding Fathers and its influence on the principles of the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution, stating, “Understanding its impact enhances our comprehension of how the Bible shaped the principles of the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution.”