It seems that educators in Oklahoma have decided to turn the tables on the culture wars, and by “tables,” I mean the classroom desks where your children sit. Ryan Walters, the state’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, has taken it upon himself to champion the King James Bible as the ultimate educational tool. In a bold proclamation that would make even the most devout Puritan blush, Walters declared that every classroom in Oklahoma should not only have a King James Bible but that it should also be utilized for teaching. This declaration certainly raises eyebrows and questions about what exactly education should look like in modern America—especially when juxtaposed with the radical left’s push for “gender-inclusive” pornography in schools.

To be fair, Walters’s intentions might seem all warm and fuzzy. After all, religious liberty and patriotism are things we can all get behind, right? But let us pause for a moment and consider what is happening. While the left is busy trying to redefine the parameters of sexuality and identity, Walters insists that students should be soaking in the wisdom of the ancients while praying for President Trump’s success. Yes, you read that right. A prayer specifically for a past president in a public school setting—a move that would surely send the coastal elites scuttling back to their safe spaces.

Now, as a proud New Yorker, the author might find the whole affair cringe-worthy. He confesses a personal hesitation to openly partake in a group prayer at, say, a trendy restaurant. It is a cultural peculiarity that exists in a city famous for its bagels and your friendly neighborhood hipster, where public displays of Christian faith are often met with a raised eyebrow. But guess what? America is a big, beautiful melting pot, and different regions have different customs—Volvos and yoga in the coasts vs. pickup trucks and barbecues in the heartland.

So here’s the pitch: If Walters feels so inclined to reinsert religious teachings into the public school curriculum, why not take it a step further? Create a comparative religion class and let the kids explore the globe’s various faiths—teaching about God alongside critical thinking and open discussions. Why stop at the Bible? The Quran or other spiritual texts can further broaden students’ perspectives. Imagine a classroom where young minds dissect various philosophies, guiding them to understand their beliefs and those of others in civil debates. Fear not, ACLU; let’s see just how high that wall separating church and state really is!

It isn’t unusual for people to recoil at the mention of God in schools, especially in a world where “offense” has become the currency of social standing. Yet, behind all the sensationalism and finger-pointing lies a core question: has the left spent so much energy trying to sanitize our institutions that they’ve effectively erased any discussion that doesn’t fit into their neatly packaged worldview? If so, it might be time to ask whether that’s genuinely beneficial for the future of our kids.

In a classic twist, when confronted with Walters’s viewpoint, some on the left have argued that he’s introducing “incest and violence” into classrooms, a bizarre comparison that speaks more of their discomfort than any substantial critique of a 3,000-page tome filled with moral lessons. Yes, the Bible contains tales that would make even a seasoned soap opera writer gasp for air, but it’s also a historical document that has shaped civilization. The left may prefer a sanitized approach to education, but the reality of life includes the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. Like the Bible.

In the end, while the radical left continues to push for a world devoid of traditional values and time-honored teachings, there will always be voices, especially in places like Oklahoma, that push back. Walters might just be one of them, raising a prayer while rattling the cultural cage. Who knows? If he manages to navigate the ever-present pitfalls of litigation and social outcry, he could be paving a path for a broader discussion about faith and freedom in education. And let the ACLU come—it might be time for a grassroots campaign where each of us contributes a dollar for every lawsuit they throw our way. After all, God may not be in school, but the debate over him certainly should be.