NBA champion Josh Hart celebrates Texas Board of Education’s vote to make Bible passages required reading

NBA champion and New York Knicks star Josh Hart took to social media to celebrate the Texas State Board of Education’s vote to make Bible passages required reading in public schools.

Hart, 31, has frequently praised God throughout his nine-year career, both in postgame interviews and on social media, and appeared to be overjoyed at the vote’s outcome.

“Whoever has ears let them hear,” Hart posted to X with three fire emojis.

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The education board voted 9-5-1 in favor of passing a new required reading list on Friday. The required readings include the Book of Exodus for fifth graders and “The Shepherd’s Psalm” for seventh graders.

A Republican member of the Texas State Board of Education, Julie Pickren, said that the readings are intended to provide “important insight into the moral and philosophical traditions that have shaped Western civilization,” according to The Texas Tribune.

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“A classical approach to education, one that emphasizes the careful study of primary historical documents, plays a vital role in developing strong critical thinking skills in students,” Pickren said. “When students engage directly with original writings, speeches, sermons, and foundational texts, they can evaluate ideas and develop a deeper understanding of the principles that have shaped the USA and Texas.”

The Knicks’ run to the NBA championship often looked like destiny. The team continuously overcame double-digit fourth-quarter deficits to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

Hart was his usual self in the NBA Finals, playing strong defense while serving as a strong rebounder and facilitator on offense. In the team’s 19 playoff games, Hart averaged 10.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.7 steals per game.

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