David and Goliath
Coverage of David and Goliath in the Nexus archive.
- Texas is poised to require millions of students to study Bible stories
Texas is set to require public school students to study Bible stories and verses as part of a K-12 English and literature curriculum. The proposal, which includes mandatory reading of Christian texts and curriculum changes to focus more on Texas and U.S. history, has sparked debate over religious influence in education and constitutional separation of church and state.
- What to know about the push to make Bible stories required reading in Texas public schools
Texas is set to vote on a proposal requiring Bible stories as mandatory reading in public schools, facing opposition over constitutional concerns and religious diversity. The plan includes stories like Noah’s Ark and Jesus’ teachings, with supporters arguing it reflects the nation’s founding values.
- Ona Judge: Preferred suffering in freedom than plenty in US presidency, By Owei Lakemfa
Ona Judge's story highlights her choice to endure hardship as a free person rather than live in comfort under a U.S. presidency, drawing parallels to the David and Goliath narrative. The article emphasizes the historical conflict between a sitting U.S. President and a slave girl he owned, as recounted in a Premium Times Nigeria piece.