We recently moved to a small town in Ohio called Troy, Ohio. Upon visiting the county courthouse i noticed a monument on the lawn, around 5 feet tall which had the ten commandments written on it. Myself, it didnt bother me any, but i know it would bother others. I have heard of similar cases of the Ten Commandments being posted at schools and other courthouses across the country and being forced to be removed. How is it that it is able to remain in my town? And would you protest such a monument in your town at a courthouse, public school or other government building?
2007-11-10 15:31:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think it doesnt bother me because simply the Ten Commandments pretty much spell out the laws of the land anyways. Pretty much every commandment if broken can end you up in court. I know others wouldnt see it that way though. Im more interested in how legally they can keep this statue.
2007-11-10 15:44:23 · update #1
They are choosing to be offended.
It doesn't affect you AT ALL if there are some old words on some old bronze plate on some old building...
Besides, Christianity is what, a 70% majority in the US? Those people should stop whining; thats DEMOCRACY for 'ya. Majority rules the country.
But again, is it really "bad" if "Thou shalt not murder" is written on the wall? Face it, as you move away from a solid, cohesive moral base such as religion, your society turns to mush.
How many school shootings were there every year at the turn of the last century... I think that would be a decimal. I'm not sure.. Have there been two or three this year?
2007-11-10 15:37:23 · answer #1 · answered by CanadianFundamentalist 6 · 4⤊ 4⤋
I don't think they should be on any government property, but I think it is especially wrong to be attached to a court of law.
In a democracy, EVERYONE is supposed to be entitled to equal treatment under the law. Putting the Ten Commandments in a courthouse sends the message that people who adhere to a certain faith are more welcome than others.
Would I actively fight to have such a display removed? Probably not--there are far more pressing problems in the world. But I would certainly voice my opinion about it.
2007-11-10 16:18:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
They should absolutely be removed!
I disagree that something run by the government (like a courthouse) should be displaying something of that nature.
I'm all for believing in what you want to believe, but I do not think that non-religious people should be forced to see it in such a public way.
If it were displayed on Church property, or even on the lawn of a Catholic school, that is fine with me. That is what they believe in, so let them. However, is the courthouse going to display a little something from EVERY religion? I don't think so... therefore they should take it down!
As for how it is still happening in your town... I'm thinking no one has complained or said anything about it, so they've left it alone.
2007-11-10 15:40:32 · answer #3 · answered by broke_and_famous 2 · 2⤊ 4⤋
It's a violation of the law, and the right-wing wackos know it. They also know that few politicians have the guts to enforce the law, so it waits until the ACLU or some other group has the money to take it to court. Usually that means finding a local resident with "standing" willing to face the harassment from local loving Christians, not an easy thing to do, especially as that might include losing your job and having your children threatened at school. I know someone who went through that over school prayers - and, funniest part, she was, at the time, Christian!
Most Christians are liars when they call themselves "law abiding." What they mean is "law abiding if I agree with the law and it doesn't inconvenience me."
2007-11-10 15:41:24 · answer #4 · answered by Brent Y 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I would certainly oppose that.....public property as well as government property should NEVER have any form of religious scripture, such a situation as you've described easily gives the impression to those not of the faith in question that there is no separation of church and state....would it be okay for non-christians to have the satanic commandments, or the wiccan rede or sayings from other religions displayed on public property?
2007-11-10 15:40:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
I would not. However, if the 10 Commandments were in EVERYONE'S hearts, there be NO need for it to sit in anyone's lawn!!!
Hebrews 8:10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:
GOD bless
2007-11-10 15:43:25 · answer #6 · answered by Exodus 20:1-17 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I don't know, but that is really cool. No. I would not protest it. I would vote to keep it there. Why does it bother you so? If it was something to do with Islam, or Buddhism, or any other religion would it bother you as well? Just curious.
2007-11-10 15:41:42 · answer #7 · answered by byHisgrace 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because the mayor has some sense and realizes this is gods commandments not the governments and he isnt trying to remove them.. I would most definately not remove it from our courthouse and town and i wish i had a copy of my own to display on our front lawn to show our love for lord and savior jesus christ...
2007-11-10 15:35:32 · answer #8 · answered by THE UK WILDCAT FAMILY 10 6 · 5⤊ 4⤋
I don't think it's "right". But one must pick and choose their battles. That's just not a big enough deal to make a fuss over.
I'm confused, so people think I should make a fuss over it?
For your information, only 3 of the commandments actually have laws attached.
2007-11-10 15:35:25 · answer #9 · answered by punch 7 · 2⤊ 5⤋
Look at how our schools are these days.. we nee the 10 commandments in as many places as possible.
2007-11-10 15:35:53 · answer #10 · answered by Alliance Kicks Horde Butt 5 · 4⤊ 4⤋