I know they come from the Old Testament but they are universal values that most people teach their children. Only Atheists would not like the first commandment, but if you don't believe in God what difference would the first one make to you. All in all I think the 10 commandments should be embraced. It is nice to have some of these things in our courthouses etc. We will never be able to replace it in this day and age because everyone is so open minded they stand for everything and nothing , so no decision ever gets made. What do you think?
2007-05-14 09:01:40 · 17 answers · asked by spring storm 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Ok let me ask you this. If they put the 10 commandments in courthouses and such, that means that you have to allow scripture from all religions. if you are of with that idea, than im ok with putting the ten commandments in courthouses.
2007-05-14 09:08:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 10 Commandments are a religious text. They were handed down by god to Moses. Regardless of the content or intent of these commandments, that puts them in a religious context. The separation of church and state forbids the inclusion of any religious item in anything state-sponsored.
What good do the 10 Commandments do in a courtroom anyway? Does anyone honestly believe that words on a wall influence someone's behavior? Besides, many of those who would read them are in court for breaking them So too late.
Look at it from a different angle. Would you support a document outlining sharia law on a state building? Why not?
2007-05-14 09:10:15 · answer #2 · answered by Peter D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People want to ban the 10 commandments from government buildings because of the premiss of separation of church and state. The USA was "formed" by that premiss, but back then almost all the population was of European descent and of a Christian background so it wasn't an issue at the time. Fast forward 230 years and the nation we know now is much more diverse in religion. While the nation as a whole is still a majority Christian (i.e. Catholic, Protestant, Luthern, Baptist, etc.) the some of the none christian population see it as have the church as part of the state.
2007-05-14 09:09:26 · answer #3 · answered by Robbo_op_98 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well ... because not working on the Sabbath has nothing to do with judging morals ... and the 10 commandments are not the basis for laws in this country
the constitution is ... if anything I could see them putting the constitution up
. ... and more to the point, the only people that might have a problem with courthouses removing the 10 commandments are Christians who wrongly believe they have some sort of moral high ground ... no one else cares about this ... they care about what really matters .... like justice in the courtroom ... not whats hanging on the wall
2007-05-14 09:08:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm athiest so can you remind what exactly the 1st commandment is so I know which one that you know I won't like? Oh, is it the put no god beside me or something?
The reason I don't want the commandments in my courthouse is for the same reason you don't want any of my athiest stuff in your courthouse. Not that we really have any of that or anything.
2007-05-14 09:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by weeder 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They don't want to ban the practice of the 10 commandments, just the fact that they are displayed every where. It goes with the "Separation of Church and State" thing that the USA was founded on.
2007-05-14 09:05:52 · answer #6 · answered by Maverick 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Because it sends a message that non-believers are--despite constitutional promises to the contrary--are not equal under the law.
Avoiding this is exactly why there is a First Amendment, Due Process, and a Separation of Church and State.
2007-05-14 09:34:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever even read the ten commandments???
Since when is not working on Sunday a Universal value???
2007-05-14 09:17:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe because the 10 Commandments points out that we are all sinners- which would point us to the fact that we need a Savior. I pray that they courthouses will be allowed to keep them posted- however- if they are or not- God's truth remains-
2007-05-14 09:12:42 · answer #9 · answered by AdoreHim 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, the one about "no other god before me" isn't very respectful to non Jews and non Christains when they walk into a court house.
As to being universal values. Go look through the list again and find the two that implicitly support slavery?
Hint - one says that you can not make your slave work on the sabbath. the other says you can not desire your neighbors slave.
2007-05-14 09:06:36 · answer #10 · answered by Alan 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋