The Non-prophets

MN lawmaker: Public schools engage in 'censorship' by not teaching CreationismThe Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on May 07, 2024https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/mn-lawmaker-public-schools-engageIn this episode  the hosts discuss a heated debate over an education bill in Minnesota, introduced by Republican State Senator Glenn Grunhagen. The bill, known as SF 3567, aims to prevent book banning by school districts. However, Grunhagen opposes a section of the bill that would allow parents and librarians to restrict material for students, provided the restrictions are not based on viewpoint or content.Grunhagen, a known climate change denier and Christian nationalist, argues that liberals support censorship when it suits their agenda. He draws a parallel between this bill and the exclusion of creationism from science classes, framing both as censorship. Grunhagen's background and previous attempts to introduce creationist views into school curricula are discussed, highlighting his persistent efforts to infuse