Oklahoma Superintendent's Controversial Prayer Video

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Far-Right forces gear up to dismantle the separation of church & state

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Oklahoma Education Superintendent , Ryan Walters , issued an e-mail directing public school districts to show students a video of himself praying for the President-elect, Donald Trump .

The directive sparked instant backlash with at least seven school districts in Oklahoma refusing to comply with the order.

Just hours after releasing his prayer video, Walters Oklahoma Education Department announced the purchase of more than 500 Bibles to be used in Advanced Placement government classes.

Under Chief Justice John Roberts , the court has ruled in favor of religious claimants in 86% of cases.

That is a sharp increase from prior eras.

The Founding Fathers crafted the First Amendment to ensure that religious freedom could thrive without government interference.

Even states like Arizona , Florida and Texas have expanded voucher programs redirecting public funds to religious schools.

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