George Pyle: New Utah legislation opens up a religious can of worms that some may come to regret
More than a few conservative Utah families may be troubled by the lessons their children bring home.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Third grade class in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Under HB312, Utah students will be required to analyze specific Bible passages referenced or “alluded to” in U.S. historical documents.
George has been an editorial writer, columnist and blogger for The Tribune's Opinion Section since 2002 (with a four-year diversion to do the same things for The Buffalo News in Buffalo, N.Y.).
George has been an editorial writer, columnist and blogger for The Tribune's Opinion Section since 2002 (with a four-year diversion to do the same things for The Buffalo News in Buffalo, N.Y.).