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West Virginia lawmakers advanced a bill to teach the 1782 Aitken Bible’s history in schools, banning public funds but allowing private donations.
West Virginia Senate Bill 388, aimed at making the 1782 Aitken Bible available in public and charter school social studies classes, passed a key legislative hurdle.
The bill, sponsored by Senator Amy Grady, allows private donations for Bibles but bans public funding.
It focuses on the Bible’s historical role during the Revolutionary War when British imports were cut off.
A proposed amendment to include the Catholic American Bible failed 25-8, with supporters citing religious inclusivity and opponents stressing the Aitken Bible’s unique historical context.
The bill is pending final Senate passage.
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Los legisladores de Virginia Occidental presentaron un proyecto de ley para enseñar la historia de la Biblia Aitken de 1782 en las escuelas, prohibiendo fondos públicos pero permitiendo donaciones privadas.