Mandated teaching of the Bible in schools is a win for the progressive/open Christian and the secularist. (I'm not sure if this should go here or in the Xtian vs. Xtian area?)

I argue that having the bible taught in schools is the best thing that can happen to turn society more liberal or secular for a couple of reasons.

First, I contend that many Christians have not read the whole bible and are not familiar with events and actions that the God of the Bible either commanded or did Himself and that those events and actions would be considered immoral or evil today, so by having to read/study it in school is a plus, not only for them but for the family that may have to go over the material with them.

Secondly, I argue that if Christians become more familiar with the biblical texts and more aware of these events and actions, this will, in turn, start making them reflect upon what the Bible is and how it should be interpreted, and perhaps will lead them to reconsider their dogmas, and the literalist approach to the scriptures, or the evidence regarding the scriptures, and may start to get away from a fundamentalist approach and interpretation of those writings.

In conclusion, this should draw some fundamentalists and conservative Christians to either a more liberal or secular view of the Bible, which would lead to different views and beliefs about various social and political issues, thus benefiting society as a whole.