Bring Your Bible To School Day

Bring Your Bible to School Day is on the first Thursday of October in the United States and is a major holiday for all students who want to take part in the movement. It is to promote religious freedom and expression and to celebrate the importance of faith in daily life. On this date, various events are held that all Christians can take part in.

History

Bring Your Bible to School Day was founded in 2014 by Focus on the Family, an American Christian organization. This was in response to the US Supreme Court’s ban in 1962-1963 on mandatory Bible reading in schools. In the first year, 8,000 students took part in the event, and in subsequent years their number increased to 40,000. Now, students are allowed to bring a Bible to an educational institution, so long as it is read during lunch or free time, and not during the lesson. During the day, peers get together to discuss upcoming events, share their faith, and disseminate information.

Interesting facts

• The Bible is the most published book in the world, with 32 million copies published every year.
• The texts of the Old Testament are filled with prophecies that believers claim come true year after year.
• The Bible is one of the most stolen books from bookstores and libraries.
• There are many laws throughout history aimed at banning the Bible, and in ancient times, possessing a Bible could lead to execution.
• The Bible has physically saved lives; there are cases where the book has stopped bullets, saving its bearers.

How to take part

Share your favorite Bible verses with those around you and listen to others. Show them that you can and should talk about religion without fear of being judged or ridiculed. Join us on this special day and take part in the celebration of faith and religious freedom!

When is Bring Your Bible to School Day in 2024?

Bring Your Bible to School Day is observed on the first Thursday in October each year.

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