could the real reason we can't have the Ten Commandments posted in a courthouse is this: You cannot post "Thou Shalt Not Steal," "Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery," and "Thou Shall Not Lie" in a building full of lawyers, judges and politicians...It creates a hostile work environment.
2007-12-20 06:35:47 · 11 answers · asked by ? 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Dear nobody would object to displaying the ten commandments in any court because it hardly makes any difference to court I mean judges, lawyers and the litigants because after all the the law has not been framed on some principles of morality but based upon the legislative intent of the parliament/congress. Human beings are not perfect. Even consciously aware of the commands they still err and the displaying of the commandments would do no good to any. Giving an example just see how people behave while lowering down the coffin in the cemetery. Nearly all of the present are ashamed of the sins they are engaged in or have committed. It appears that everybody in the funeral procession is remembering God and seeking His mercy. But the moment they step out God is again forgotten and the fear vanishes as each resume his business of life.
2007-12-20 07:06:17 · answer #1 · answered by Syed Mujib 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha, ha. Not really. The reason we can't have the Ten Commandments posted at the courthouse is because the courthouse is a government building and posting the Commandments violates the idea of separation of church and state. It could be seen as a government endorsement of the Protestant faith. (The Catholic Ten Commandments are slightly different so I am assuming you mean the Protestant version.) Like it or not, not all Americans, including myself, are White Anglo Saxon Protestants. You can't force everyone to become Protestant just by making them read the Ten Commandments in public buildings. Religion is personal and should be KEPT that way.
2007-12-20 14:50:11 · answer #2 · answered by luckythirteen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just having 2 Lawyers in the same location generates a hostile work environment. The problem with the 10 commandments is the fact there are definate limits. Lawyers are always pushing limits to have more area for their client & less for their opponents client. Totally a power play just like it is with the people that don't want them there.
2007-12-20 15:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by viablerenewables 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, the real reason is that the 1st Amendment of the Constitution prohibits government from showing favoritism towards any religion over another religion, or religion in general over non-religion.
However, the 10 Commandments could be posted as part of a historical display which includes other documents of historical significance as long as none is shown favor over another.
2007-12-20 14:49:56 · answer #4 · answered by phab_4 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Funny how everyone hates lawyers until they need one! Just remember a lawyer is an educated mouthpiece that knows the law. Without a client hiring him/her to do what they do, a lawyer will not do a thing!
No one ever blames the clients, just the lawyers.
This is a popular quote used against lawyers but the origin is quite different than what is quoted and true!
http://www.okbar.org/public/judges/spspeech.pdf
2007-12-21 17:04:42 · answer #5 · answered by B. D Mac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a funny and you get a star. This is a sign of the times. Merry Christmas. Take care. Happy Holidays!
2007-12-20 22:49:44 · answer #6 · answered by R J 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Good point!
I remember people saying that one reason people liked Bill Clinton was that he made them feel comfortable. They didn't have to live up to a standard since he didn't. (I know - here comes the thumbs downs but I think it has validity!)
2007-12-21 13:36:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cute, but no. The real reason is the minority telling the majority what to do. Just proves that the "squeaky wheel gets greased".
2007-12-20 14:40:07 · answer #8 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
nope, it is that pesky first amendment. anyone that doesn't like it can follow the process to make a new amendment. it's been done successfully dozens of times!
2007-12-20 16:28:27 · answer #9 · answered by Barry C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oooooo. That IS a ponderable.
2007-12-20 14:43:09 · answer #10 · answered by Debbie Queen of All ♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋