Should the 10 commandments be placed in public schools?

Answer 1

I know it sounds inconsistent but while I don't have a problem posting them in court houses I do think they shouldn't be posted in public schools.

Answer 2

In my personal opinion, yes, but it will never happen.

The ACLU seems to think that the presence of GOD in public schools is a violation of the constitution (i.e. separation of church and state). They even have a problem with the mentioning of GOD in the pledge of allegiance, which is why most public schools nowadays do not have the pledge anymore. Public schools are so afraid of being sued for something as trivial as that. It's part of the reason why I'm going to put my kids into private school. At least they'll have some backbone to stand up to bullies who don't believe.

This is because, in my opinion, liberals typically read too much into the first amendment. The first amendment was quoted up above in someone else's response. To me that is interpreted as, we cannot, and should not have a state religion, which is fine.

We can have a national bird, and a national flag, but let's not talk about a national language, or national religion, because that's too touchy of a subject.

I can see the wisdom of not establishing a national religion, but having the ten commandments in public schools, or saying the ENTIRE pledge of allegiance in public school is only an acknowledgment of our forefather's heritage, nothing more. Where people get the notion that's it means that "we're a Christian nation," or any other nonsense such as that is beyond me because the constitution says what it says, and mean what it says. Unfortunately, liberals have twisted it's meaning.

Answer 3

As a liberal democrat I oppose the ten commandments in public colleges because of the fact they are if truth be told area of the judeo-christain concept device. The message in the back of countless the commandments is sound and could be practiced universally yet this would not excuse the actuality that the commandments are religiosly based. faith basically belongs in the indoors maximum sector and on no account the familiar public because of the fact by way of allowing the ten commandemnts in colleges and courts we are subjugating definitely everyone to those regulations. in short we are forcing one faith upon all no be counted if or not they are christain or not, it is not an quite christian prepare at first. this would nicely be an instantaneous violation of the seperation of church and state. No faith belongs in the familiar public sector nor does any public coverage belong in the non secular sector.

Answer 4

Absolutely. Not only is an important historical document. But our country was founded by very religious leaders who felt that religion and the right to excercise how we believe was very important. Having the 10 commandment does not call people to Christianity, there are many religions that serve their own concept of God, but it does put forth a code of conduct that is if were followed we would have far fewer problems today than we have today. So yes, if just for the history of it.

Answer 5

Yes. Here is my reason why. All of the laws in the United States are based on the 10 commandment. For example,

Thou shall not kill equates to you should not commit murder.

Thou shall not covet your neighbors goods means you should not steal something that is not yours.

Thou shall not covet your neighbors wife means that their marriage is sacred and you should respect this. This also can be translated that you should not rape.

The 10 commandments are a historical document, just like the constitution, the bill of rights, etc. and they have been passed down in time. While it mentions God, it does not promote any religion or force anyone to convert. Why is the mere mention of God make people cringe anymore? Are people becoming Godaphobics?

Answer 6

I agree that the public schools is not a place to preach a certain religion. There are many versions of the 10 commandments. Plus other religions have a similar type of rules of life.
I also agree that we need some changes in the rules of life especially in school. If a school district could come up with a list of proper social and personal rules that are proper and not specific religion oriented, then they should emphasize these and post these.
Things such as: Respect people no matter what race, religion, or ethnic background. Respect people in authority. Do not do physical harm to anyone. Do not steal. Etc.

Answer 7

no I don't think it should be forced upon anybody, but I do think the kids should be allowed to pray when they want regardless of their religion. They should be able to express their own religious beliefs without getting suspended. I think there should be a class solely dedicated to religions of the world. There the 10 commandments and all other religious doctrines should be introduced.
I think we need to work on getting the Pledge of Allegiance back in schools first before we tackle the 10 commandments.

Answer 8

Absolutely not. I am a Christian, but teaching morality is the responsibility of the parents and the church, not the schools. Any time religion and government mix, persecution is the result, one way or the other. Schools are responsible for teaching the skills necessary to be self sufficient and productive. Teaching morality, or more often, encouraging a lack of morality, is social engineering, not education. The phenomenon, over the last 45 years, of public schools teaching liberalism instead of basic education in America is a direct result of cultural marxism and has resulted in a young population unable to compete intellectually in the world, but with a highly inflated and undeserved sense of self esteem. It happened by design, not by chance, and we fell for it..

Answer 9

Absolutely!!! And saying the pledge of allegiance to the flag!
If kids actually knew the 10 laws of God maybe there wouldn't be so many school killings. And these kids would have more of a pure heart, if they were taught better!!

If people have a problem mentioning the word "God" in schools; then maybe those people shouldn't spend US money.
They put God on money before any of us were born. Then this new generation of scared liberals came on site and took it all away.
This country is not a mess because of our current president. But, because of people that are so self abosorbed and scared that kids will not accept hearing God at school.
Just keep in mind the next time you critique our country and say it is falling apart! Because you will be correct. People are straying away from God and what you see is the results of not having a faith!
The 10 commandments don't target one religion. It targets common sense that we have been taught by our parents.
Don't murder, respect your parents, don't commit adultery......etc. And as for there is one God, that is for sure the truth!!!!!!

Answer 10

Absolutely. The 10 Commandments are a great guide for life. Many of the World's religions have adopted them, including the Muslims.

Answer 11

No.
I attended public school and had them, and the lord's prayer, and the pledge of allegiance. If you want ethics and morality and love of country, taught to your kids just don't send them to public schools. Better yet do it yourself.
It's unfortunate that we pay about $9000 a head for PS and yet have to pay another $6000 for a private education. Oops, at some private schools it costs more.