Why don't people get that "thou shall have no other gods before me" doesn't belong in school/court?

Question

Really. I saw a polititan on TV that couldn't name four commandments. And he was there to argue that it should be displayed in court.

Our country's history? Genocide, racial disrimination, breaking treaties, yeaeh, That's all great stuff we were founded with. Should we keep that up too?

Answer 1

If the idea was placing the 'Code of Hammurabi' [what many consider to be the precursor, or ORIGINAL inspiration of the 'commandments'] in courts, I would be more accepting of it. "The later Mosaic Law (according to the modern documentary hypothesis ca. 700-500 BC - under Hezekiah/Josiah; traditionally ca. 1200 BC - under Moses) also has some laws that resemble the Code of Hammurabi, as well as other law codes of the region."

The reason certain people are pushing for the 'Biblical' version is that it is a thinly-veiled attempt to put religion in the courthouse. It isn't about increasing adherence to, or respect FOR the law in any manner whatsoever...

Answer 2

Because historically it does. Historically this country was based on religious tenets. The first school in this country was opened to teach religioun first and then other things. And as for the courts, the first laws in this country were written by religious leaders. So, it is no wonder that the ten commandments would be found in a class room or a court of law. They belong there in tribute to the men and women who founded this country with little more to guide them than those ten commandments and a desire to survive. This political correct garbage has gone too far when it seeks to supplant or revise the truth of who we are and where we came from. One shouldn't deny their past for the sake of their present because it will ruin their future. The failure to appreciate one's history is the likelihood to repeat the mistakes of the past. think about it.

Answer 3

Aside from the religious aspects of the 10 commandments, they also are bound into the American cultural attitude toward law and ethics. Thou shall not commit murder, Do not present false witness, Thou shall not commit adultery, Honor thy father and thy mother. They form a basis for good behavior. They are also 5000 years old, suggesting that part of civilization today can be tied to the beginnings of civilization in the distant past, making some truths universal.

Answer 4

All the commandments need to be displayed in the court. This world is getting bad enough for crying out loud.

Answer 5

Ok lets say its out. Then they should allow the Bible back in schools. This is such a hypocritical question. Your saying all religions should be allowed yet right now in the public school system all but Gods is allowed. Your teacher can talk about what they think if they are atheist or buddhist...but not Christian. Get your facts strait.

Answer 6

Actually, it belongs firmly in school and courts along with all other religions. Remember, church and state is not meant to be seperate, on State can't dictate one religion over another. So to be truly inclusive, you must include all religions in school and state, or you will be sanctioning one religion (that of no religion) by the State.

Answer 7

That is your opinion, and you are welcome to it.
However, there is nothing in the constitution that precludes showing the 10 commandments or any other religious articles on public or government property. Please read the 1st amendment, it states that Congress can not establish a church, that's it.

Answer 8

your all wrong. the ten commandments, (well, more like the christian faith) is part of the history of our country. its not about what they say, its what they stand for. they are a symbol of the faith that this country was founded on.
the justices don't consult the ten commandments for their rulings. please people, stop bickering.

Answer 9

and "Thou shall not steal "doesn't either?? I think him not knowing the commandments is proof enough that we need to display them.

Answer 10

Says who?