Donald Trump, a deeply religious man who definitely lives by a strict code of moral and ethical standards, would like it if students in America’s public schools all read their bibles as part of their standard educational curriculum, and Twitter is not very happy about it.

Monday morning Trump offered encouragement to politicians in several states who have pushed legislation that would allow public schools to offer an optional elective course on the historical significance of the Bible.

“Numerous states introducing Bible Literacy classes, giving students the option of studying the Bible,” Trump wrote. “Starting to make a turn back? Great!”

Numerous states introducing Bible Literacy classes, giving students the option of studying the Bible. Starting to make a turn back? Great!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 28, 2019

Trump’s approval of Bible literacy classes drew backlash from some of his critics on Twitter, with many chiming in to question his scriptural bona fides.

The president, who identifies as a Presbyterian, has repeatedly claimed that the Bible is his favorite book. Yet he’s had a few public blunders when asked to display his own knowledge of the Scriptures. He said in 2016 that his favorite Bible verse is the one that demands “an eye for an eye” as punishment for crimes. But that verse from Exodus was later specifically addressed by Jesus, who told his followers to “turn the other cheek” to their enemies instead.

During a visit to Liberty University the same year, Trump famously referred to the biblical book Second Corinthians as “Two Corinthians,” eliciting some snickers from students at the evangelical school.

According to the Bible you should be put to death for adultery https://t.co/lPW2bPH33e

— rabia O'chaudry (@rabiasquared) January 28, 2019

Boning a pornstar while your wife is pregnant is so leviticusly deutoronomous. https://t.co/fDdOq9Jf8P

— David Simon (@AoDespair) January 28, 2019

Says a man who raw dogged a porn star while his wife was pregnant. https://t.co/uCTZSoWmAT

— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) January 28, 2019

Nothing says Bible Literacy like having an affair with a pornstar while your third wife is pregnant https://t.co/Jz3hbZPJps

— Zack Bornstein (@ZackBornstein) January 28, 2019

Some pointed out that the Bible calls on people of faith to welcome the stranger ― something Trump’s critics believe his immigration policies have failed to do.

Bible literacy? Excellent! Lesson one: show compassion and care for the stranger and resident alien among us. https://t.co/cp8iY1Y9cr

— Tim Schenck (@FatherTim) January 28, 2019

Will the Bible Literacy classes cover God's heart for immigrants? https://t.co/UtTBnEiOPd

— Every Billionaire is Blasphemy (@GuthrieGF) January 28, 2019

"You are to have the same law for the foreigner and the native-born." https://t.co/WFwEb6eONQ

— Serene Jones (@SereneJones) January 28, 2019

Others pointed out that the Bible often presents God as a defender of the poor, the sick and the powerless ― and that it calls on religious people to show compassion for those marginalized members of society.

Good idea. I'd suggest we start with the passages that talk about welcoming the stranger, helping the poor, forgiving those who have wronged you, praying for your enemies, turning away from the love of money, embracing humility and leading a life of love, mercy and compassion. https://t.co/tJd5nIdW0A

— James Martin, SJ (@JamesMartinSJ) January 28, 2019

The Bible tells the story of the God who has worked thru poor & rejected people to build a movement that lifts up the humble & removes the mighty from their thrones. #BiblicalLiteracy #PoorPeoplesCampaign pic.twitter.com/C6VE1Oyqi3

— Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove (@wilsonhartgrove) January 28, 2019

Something I learned in #BibleLiteracyClass:

“God has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly;
he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty.” (Luke 1:50–53) https://t.co/b4HqNtZEAA

— Zach Hoag (@zhoag) January 28, 2019