“The Bible contains the most profound philosophy, the most perfect morality, and the most refined policy that ever was conceived upon Earth,” said John Adams, our first vice president under and second president after George Washington. 

Adams was no orthodox believer, denying as he did the doctrine of the Trinity. But Adams understood the importance of the Bible for America and for any other society. This understanding is one reason why officials in states such as Oklahoma seek to incorporate Scripture into public school curricula.