Judeo-Christian
adjective
Ju·deo-Chris·tian
jü-ˌdā-ō-ˈkris-chən 
-ˈkrish-
also ˌjü-dē-ō-
or jü-ˌdē-ō-
: having historical roots in both Judaism and Christianity
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Supporters argued Judeo-Christian traditions are fundamental to the nation's founding and should be reflected in classroom instruction.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Another agreed that Judeo-Christian values should be upheld in the curriculum.
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Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
Supporters say Judeo-Christian traditions were fundamental to the nation's founding and that should be reflected in the public school curriculum.
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CBS News,
26 June 2026
Supporters say the move restores Judeo-Christian roots to public education.
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Amie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Supporters say Judeo-Christian traditions were fundamental to the nation’s founding and that should be reflected in the public school curriculum.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Most Western media ethics scholarship and textbooks, while primarily secular, are informed by Judeo-Christian values, even if less overtly.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
Toward a ‘Judeo-Christian’ America Things slowly began to change soon after the nation’s centennial in 1876.
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David Mislin,
The Conversation,
27 Apr. 2026
States including Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, have passed laws requiring public schools to display the Judeo-Christian Ten Commandments in classrooms.
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Brieanna J. Frank,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Another agreed that Judeo-Christian values should be upheld in the curriculum.
—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
Supporters say Judeo-Christian traditions were fundamental to the nation's founding and that should be reflected in the public school curriculum.
—
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Supporters say the move restores Judeo-Christian roots to public education.
—
Amie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Supporters say Judeo-Christian traditions were fundamental to the nation’s founding and that should be reflected in the public school curriculum.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Most Western media ethics scholarship and textbooks, while primarily secular, are informed by Judeo-Christian values, even if less overtly.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
Toward a ‘Judeo-Christian’ America Things slowly began to change soon after the nation’s centennial in 1876.
—
David Mislin,
The Conversation,
27 Apr. 2026
States including Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, have passed laws requiring public schools to display the Judeo-Christian Ten Commandments in classrooms.
—
Brieanna J. Frank,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Judeo-Christian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Judeo-Christian. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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