10 Commandments at the courthouse?

Question

There was quite an uproar over taking the 10 commandments out of the courthouse based on seperation of church & state. One must ask supporters, Would you feel the same way about putting the Koran, a Torah or some other religious icon in the courthouse? Why do you assume that Christianity is the only religion represented in this country, or the world? Our forefathers saw religion build it's power here, as it had done in Europe, and knowing that the same religious persecution would follow, wisely made it the law of the land, that you could practice any religion you wanted, but you could not force others to live under your religious laws!

Answer 1

I agree with you. Christians were in an uproar over taking the 10 commandments out of the courthouse. I also wondered if they would feel the same way about putting the Koran, Torah or some other religious item in the courthouses.

I asked another Christian how they would feel if we put the Koran, Torah (or whatever) in a courthouse, he looked at me like I was crazy. He also could fathom the idea of not allowing Christianity in public schools without allowing other religions to be represented.

Answer 2

Most people do not have a problem with a small plaque of the Ten Commandments in a Court House. They are the basis for a great deal of Western law, Jewish, Christian and Islamic.

The recent uproar was about some fundie thumper judge sneaking a 5 TON granite monstrosity into the court house in Alabama on a weekend without permission from any one. He overstepped his authority as well as violating rules against religious displays in public buildings.

Answer 3

I think it's alright to place the last 5 commandments. Because those are just legal commandments, and have nothing to do w/ God. In fact, on many of our monuments, we see Moses holding the commandments, but the first five are never shown, for C & S reasons. I always saw that as cool.

I would feel fine about putting up some Shari'a (Islamic) or Mosaic Law (although 10 commandments ARE Mosaic). However, I am one of few.

Answer 4

The ruling was in fact not in accordance with the establishment clause. The establishment clause indicates that the government cannot make any laws that prevent people from practicing their religion. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." The ten commandments sculpture neither forced anyyone to become a christian nor prohibited others from practicing their religion. It was merely a piece of art that indicated the principles upon which the united states was founded upon.

Answer 5

I dont agree with it either, i think if u have the ten commandments in a court house then u should have to have something to represent all other religious practices as well, thats only fair. Church and State are kept separate for this reason, so no-ones religious beliefs are put above someone elses.

Answer 6

I am not Christian and I don't care if the Commandments are there or not. Do I want to see my religious "commandments" at the courthouse too? I don't think there is enough room. I follow Kemetic Orthodoxy and we have a lot more "commandments" to follow. Just look at the Book of the Dead to see how many we have.

Answer 7

I don't think that christians have any business in this country any more. Time to bail out of a sinking ship.. Our forefathers put the commandments there. Not the koran ... But we christians realise that you get your turn to run the country for a while, enjoy the ride..

Answer 8

Sadly in Christianity most of us believe the Ten[Statements} Commandments were done away with. So if typical Christianities view is of such what is the beef? The Commandments actually have never been done away with, and we as americans come from Christian roots thats why the Ten Commandments.

Answer 9

nicely, they're historical regulations that have formed the inspiration of regulation for many societies. How does that have no longer something to do with regulation? in my opinion i'm inquisitive approximately separation of church and state, yet this does not appear as if a brilliant deal to me. it is probable no longer a solid thought to have it in the middle of each thing, even nonetheless it you dangle it on the wall I dont see why it won't have the ability to be seen as a historic rfile. in case you elect to dangle up some sayings from Confucious besides i might have not have been given any concern with that the two. additionally, in case you elect to have an smart communicate approximately this, drop the insults.

Answer 10

Indeed... the only way you can ensure that someone else's religion doesn't get imposed on you or your loved ones is to have no religion in civil affairs at all, which is why the separation of church and state is a sensible policy for *everyone*, regardless of belief or lack of belief.