Louisiana Governor knows this will increase his popularity

[d0gbreath]

It shows that the Supreme Court was wrong. Just as the Stone vs. Graham decision is wrong and one day should be overturned.

You know what the constitution is, and hopefully have read it. The government is not allowed to establish a religion anywhere in this country. Any religion, anywhere.

 

[elektra]

You know what the constitution is, and hopefully have read it. The government is not allowed to establish a religion anywhere in this country. Any religion, anywhere.

I have not stated that, I have not argued that, I have not inferred that, nor stated an argument contrary to anyone that has said such.

You do know, and I hope you understand this, that the government can not, in any way shape or form, prohibit the free exercise of religion, by the people. I do hope you have read the 1st amendment and understand this. I can explain it to you if you have any sort of tiny problem comprehending what the 1st amendment, means.

 

[d0gbreath]

I have not stated that, I have not argued that, I have not inferred that, nor stated an argument contrary to anyone that has said such.

You do know, and I hope you understand this, that the government can not, in any way shape or form, prohibit the free exercise of religion, by the people. I do hope you have read the 1st amendment and understand this. I can explain it to you if you have any sort of tiny problem comprehending what the 1st amendment, means.

Putting the ten commandments in public schools isn't being done by "the people." The Governor did that. Is a governor part of the government or not? It seems like mighty similar words to me.

 

[OKTexas]

Any religion that is not Judeo-Christian. And religion that is not based in the Holy Bible.

Islam is also based on the old testament. Are you claiming simply posting the 10 commandments establishes a religion?

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[OKTexas]

If all religions are allowed the same displays, there is no problem at all. But when it is the only thing allowed to be displayed, you have a problem.

Yes, the 10 Commandments are represented on one of the friezes decorating the US Supreme Courthouse. It is one of many friezes decorating that building showing law and law givers.

Actually there's at least 3 depictions in the Supreme Court building.

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[OKTexas]

And how many other religions do not use them? How many religions in the world do not use the Bible?

All religions have a moral equivalent.

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[OKTexas]

It’s just a posting of 10 tenets from Christianity. Are non-Christians being forced to consume these in the context of Christianity?

The Democrats are going to lose on this one. There are “bigger fish to fry” and Democrats are going to tie state tax dollars up in courts fighting this one out. Even if they win the battle in court they are going to lose politically.

That's not true, the 10 commandments predates Christianity.

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[OKTexas]

First Amendment violated on its face. This is settled law.

A reminder, Louisiana is ranked #47 in education. Is this an effective use of tax dollars to help that issue?

Roe was considered settled law at one time, how'd that work out? And it's not a violation of the 1st Amendment.

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[Zincwarrior]

Roe was considered settled law at one time, how'd that work out? And it's not a violation of the 1st Amendment.

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"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

 

[elektra]

Putting the ten commandments in public schools isn't being done by "the people." The Governor did that. Is a governor part of the government or not? It seems like mighty similar words to me.

How does that violate the 1st Amendment.

 

[elektra]

First Amendment violated on its face. This is settled law.

How is the 1st Amendment violated

 

[d0gbreath]

How does that violate the 1st Amendment.

More than 40 years ago, in Stone v. Graham, the Supreme Court overturned a similar state statute, holding that the First Amendment bars public schools from posting the Ten Commandments in classrooms.

The Supremes said it not me. The first says "Congress" but state governments make laws too.
Besides, I get the feeling that they are setting up targets for vandalism. How would that make you feel?

 

[elektra]

Nope that was in response to someone else.

it was to you, I quoted your post

 

[LeftofLeft]

Our country was founded on the Ten Commandments. There is no other religion we used to develop our laws. The only problem we have is people who think we must destroy our founding and then elevate other religions to the same level or above Christianity.

Yes, let's display the Moslem Koran view of homosexuality and the punishment of. I am all for that.

This nation was founded by Christians who framed our Constitution with tolerance for all religions and even atheists and agnostics. Somehow, that’s not good enough for some people.

 

[OKTexas]

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

1st, congress has no input in LA laws, and exactly what religion do you think is being established?

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[debbiedowner]

We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Thomas Jefferson

So the U.S. still was not founded on the 10 commandments and you're cherry picking a paragraph doesn't change that.

 

[debbiedowner]

True, they did not make the Ten Commandments, law. It is as I stated, we based our government and laws on Christianity.
The Declaration of Independence laid the cornerstone of human government upon the first precepts of Christianity.
John Adams

That is not what you fucking said, you said it was founded on the 10 commandments. You just can't get your story straight.

 

[0311]

Great use of tax dollars in one of the poorest states. Bravo.

Blantanty Unconstitutional. He is tax payer dollars on this kind of bullshit.

 

[0311]

So the U.S. still was not founded on the 10 commandments and you're cherry picking a paragraph doesn't change that.

The First Amendment is very clear, "Congress Shall Make No Law Respecting An Establiment of Religioin or The Free Excerise There of...." There is no State Sponsered, State Sanctioned, State Funded religion in this country. Not every student in Louisiana is a so-called "Christian", he is using the state to push a certain religion and that is wrong

 

[Zincwarrior]

1st, congress has no input in LA laws, and exactly what religion do you think is being established?

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The Bill of Rights applies to state laws as well.