World Religion News reports that the encouragement comes from Governor Matt Bevin.

Using social media, he told the students that it is their right and they should take advantage of it.

Governor Bevin’s encouragement coincides with the Bring Your Bible to School Day campaign by students, which is currently on its fifth anniversary this year.

Previously, the campaign was observed by students who simply took their Bibles to school.

Now, the governor is taking things further by encouraging students to put more efforts in following the Biblical standards of living.

His goal is to promote spirituality and encourage Bible-based conversations amongst students. Governor Bevin also declared that 2016 and 2017 would be the years of the Bible.

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This campaign does not sit well with everyone. It has been reported that Muslim and Atheist groups are arguing that it is not a good idea.

Their argument is that it violates church and state separation, forces religion into public schools and promotes a doctrine that does not portray them well.

Do you think Nigerian student should take their bible to school?