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Left photo: Sadie Robertson, center, is pictured with her parents Korie and Willie Robertson of the "Duck Dynasty" series. Sadie published an Instagram post encouraging students across the United States to participate in "Bring Your Bible to School Day." (Henry S. Dziekan III/Getty Images; Shutterstock)

Sadie Robertson of 'Duck Dynasty' Encourages 'Bring Your Bible to School Day' in Video

By Sarah Carri October 4, 2018 at 6:46am

It’s that time of year again.

Note the date, folks — Oct. 4, 2018, is officially “Bring Your Bible to School Day.”

According to Biblica, this set-aside day has been inspiring students to stand up for their religious freedoms since 2014.

We’ve seen the reports. Stories sharing accounts of students being denied their rights to pray or read their Bibles at public schools.

In 2014, according to Fox News, a Florida teacher humiliated a student for reading his Bible during free time. “I love reading my Bible any time that I’m allowed to read it,” the student told Fox columnist Todd Starnes.

In 2016, a Washington Post article set the record straight regarding what is and is not allowed regarding religion practiced in a public school setting.

While schools are not allowed to push religion on students, the students are free to pray or read their Bibles privately as long as these practices don’t interfere with class time.

Will you participate in #BringYourBible to School Day?

Focus on the Family’s Jim Daly stands in full support of the #BringYourBible movement. In an interview with CBN, Daly shared Focus on the Family’s reasons for sponsoring the event.

“It’s a wonderful day where kids can express their religious freedom,” Daly told CBN. “They are absolutely constitutionally guaranteed the right to bring their Bible to school.”

Even “Ducky Dynasty’s” Sadie Robertson is on board with the movement. She shared a video on Instagram encouraging students to participate.

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Hey ya’ll. I love you guys and I’m with you—watch my special encouragement for the more than half a million young people participating in #BringYourBible to School Day on Oct. 4! Join with me in encouraging these AMAZING students who are saying “yes” to bringing God into the tough situations—even at school! Support the movement; sign up to have a chance to win a trip to meet me in person—how cool! @bringyourbible Sign up link in bio!

A post shared by Sadie Robertson (@legitsadierob) on Oct 2, 2018 at 9:20am PDT

“We are living freely,” Robertson says in the video. “We are livin’ boldly, and we are choosing to say ‘yes’ to bringing God into the tough situations.”

Daly told CBN he expects more than half a million students to participate this year. Students can sign up on the Bring Your Bible website.

Participants who take time to sign up are given a free, downloadable “how-to guide,” and also have a chance to win a trip to meet the lovely Sadie Robertson in person.

Students are also encouraged to share on social media using the hashtag #BringYourBible. Will you or someone you know live “boldly” and join the movement this year?

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Sarah Carri is an avid reader and social media guru with a passion for truth and life. Her writing has previously been published in print and online by Focus on the Family and other well known media outlets. Her experience in ministry and Disney entertainment gives her a unique perspective on such topics.

Sarah's experience as a successful working stay-at-home mom and business owner has given her the chance to write and research often. She stays up to date on the latest in entertainment and offers her views on celebrity stories based on her wide knowledge of the industry. Her success as a former preschool teacher and licensed daycare provider lend to her know-how on topics relating to parenting and childhood education.

Her thoughts on faith and family issues stem from home life and ministry work. Sarah takes time to attend workshops and classes annually that help her to improve and hone her writing craft. She is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature program and her writing has been acclaimed by ACFW and ECPA.

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Institute of Children's Literature, Art Institute of Phoenix (Advertising), University of California Irvine (Theater), Snow College (Early Childhood Education)

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Arizona

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English

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Entertainment, Faith