New Louisiana Law Requires Ten Commandments Be Displayed in All Classrooms

[hollydolly]

Louisiana has become the first state to enact a law mandating that the Ten Commandments be prominently displayed at all public schools and colleges.

Under legislation that became law on June 18, Louisiana schools that receive state funds will have to display the Ten Commandments “in each building it uses and classroom in each school under its jurisdiction.”
The bill specifies that the text must be presented at the main focal point of a poster or framed document measuring at least 11 inches by 14 inches and printed in a “large and easily readable font.”

It also requires a 200-word “context statement” explaining that the Ten Commandments were “a prominent part of American public education for almost three centuries.”

The Republican-backed measure was approved by the Louisiana state Senate on a 30–8 margin on May 16. It reached Republican Gov. Jeff Landry’s desk after receiving a final House approval in a 79–16 vote on May 28.

 

[horseless carriage]

 

[Flarbalard]

If the law doesn't specify the language, great educational opportunity... have them each displayed in a different language.

 

[Pepper]

Oy vay es mir

 

[Flarbalard]

Oy vay es mir

Whatcha expect? After all, they killed Easy Rider.

 

[horseless carriage]

If the law doesn't specify the language, great educational opportunity... have them each displayed in a different language.

Brilliant idea. How about them being written in the Biblical Hebrew as Moses would have received them?

 

[fuzzybuddy]

Gee, what's the first three Commandments? Isn't it great that everybody gets to adhere to your particular religious beliefs?

 

[VintageBetter]

Teachers could make this into a fun learning tool for the kids. Go thru a President-a-day, or maybe two Presidents a week, and determine which ones have broken these commandments, and how many were broken.

Bonus points to those show-off kids who want to actually find out, for example, how many "false witnesses" (lies) each President told while in office.

(I am being facetious and I think this law will be struck down by the Supreme Court.)

 

[Jackie23]

.....theocracy marches on.... let the lawsuits begin.

 

[hollydolly]

.....theocracy marches on.... let the lawsuits begin.

doubtless....

 

[Shadowman]

This will need the Buddhist Noble Eightfold Path, and my favorite, The Ferengi 285 Rules of Acquisition alongside it.
The Complete Ferengi Rules Of Acquisition

 

[dilettante]

Brilliant idea. How about them being written in the Biblical Hebrew as Moses would have received them?

The earliest version of the Hebrew language did not exist before the tenth century BCE, so the Commandments could not have been written in Hebrew. If God really wrote the Ten Commandments on tablets for Moses, he would probably have written them in Akkadian, an ancient language used for diplomacy and commerce in the Late Bronze Age—a language that would have been known to any member of the Egyptian royal court. However translation differences, centuries later from Akkadian to Hebrew, would not fully explain the discrepancies between the versions found in Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5.

 

[VaughanJB]

A disgrace. Another example of how America is slipping.

 

[helenbacque]

I’m all for The Ten Commandants but America was founded on the concept of religious freedom.

 

[Capt Lightning]

I vaguely remember that UK schools had to have some religious 'education' but this was pretty much at the discretion of the teacher. One or two teachers were 'believers', but most didn't care. My children went to a local C of E school although we had no religious beliefs. As my daughter put it, R.E. consisted of the Rev. Pincent coming in once a year and trying to put the fear of God into us.

 

[hollydolly]

I vaguely remember that UK schools had to have some religious 'education' but this was pretty much at the discretion of the teacher. One or two teachers were 'believers', but most didn't care. My children went to a local C of E school although we had no religious beliefs. As my daughter put it, R.E. consisted of the Rev. Pincent coming in once a year and trying to put the fear of God into us.

we had RE...or RI ( religious Instruction) as it was more often called in Scottish schools... Everyone had to attend an RI class.. at the C of E school I was at.. no-one got a choice... MY RI teaher was also my social studies teacher

 

[StarSong]

It'll be overturned as soon as it hits the courts.

 

[Pepper]

It'll be overturned as soon as it hits the courts.

Sez you. You better be right!

 

[VaughanJB]

I vaguely remember that UK schools had to have some religious 'education' but this was pretty much at the discretion of the teacher. One or two teachers were 'believers', but most didn't care. My children went to a local C of E school although we had no religious beliefs. As my daughter put it, R.E. consisted of the Rev. Pincent coming in once a year and trying to put the fear of God into us.

Ha! When I was going to school we sang hymns every morning, along with a prayer. The Lord's Prayer was said daily. There was Religious Education as well, though beyond 14 it wasn't compulsory. I went to a bog standard state school. Parents could opt their kids out of prayers but that only had the effect of alienating the children and making sure we all knew they were "different".

 

[ohioboy]

I read the law Holly linked. The form as written, I believe it will survive a challenge.

 

[Nathan]

I’m all for The Ten Commandants but America was founded on the concept of religious freedom.

The factions in society pushing for Christian theocracy are the same that fear-monger about "Sharia law" allegedly being initiated in various parts of the country.

 

[Mobilman44]

Just a thought.... The Ten Commandments "COULD" be utilized for any religion. Just use your own interpretation of "God" and the "Sabboth".

The remaining eight commandments would be well served by any (or even no) religion.

I tend to believe teaching our youth "right from wrong" is the goal, vs what religion to follow.

 

[againstthegrain]

Just a thought.... The Ten Commandments "COULD" be utilized for any religion. Just use your own interpretation of "God" and the "Sabboth".

The remaining eight commandments would be well served by any (or even no) religion.

I tend to believe teaching our youth "right from wrong" is the goal, vs what religion to follow.

Could be utilized by ANY religion? So could a recipe for chocolate cake, but it doesn't make it worthy of posting in every classroom.

 

[Nathan]

The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

 

[fuzzybuddy]

This is an election year in the US. By now, it's pretty obvious this Louisiana Law will be struck down by the courts. I think the law is just a ploy for votes in the Bible Belt. It's really easy to vote for something you know isn't going anywhere.