These things are always a win-win for the religious right. They either get to insert their religion in the public school classrooms paid for with everyone's tax dollars, or they get to play the poor, persecuted victims of the godless left. I would challenge these people to demonstrate a single occasion where posting the Commandments ever resulted in better people. It's lost on them that eight of the Commandments would be unconstitutional should anyone try writing them into law.
"...she would be asked to teach evolution which is in complete contradiction with the theory of creation that we believe out of the Bible." Is he seriously still stuck on that... and we are within a month of the centennial of the so-called "Scopes Monkey Trial" which argued the concept of creation vs. evolution.
The Scopes Monkey Trial was presented in many sermons I heard as "A Victory for Satan," made possible because Christians of that era who should have been "Watching" were asleep at their post. Or something.
This and other laws Christians feel discriminate against them are similar examples of Satan and his minions hard at work in a "Lost World" to prevent the Gospel of Jesus from reaching Those Who Need It Most.
No kidding, that's the way they think.
Christians are admonished to be ever vigilant and constantly on their toes, working to defeat Satan by getting the word out by any means necessary. They must never let up because "Satan Never Lets Up!"
This is what drives the rank and file. The leadership, now, that may be another story altogether, one involving power and money.
I just happened to go by the courthouse in Dayton over spring break. We were in the area already and it was a very short trip out of the way. Unfortunately due to various factors, we got there after it closed. They didn't have anything special for the centennial at that time (and I'm not sure if they are doing much anyway), but I was hoping to see the museum.
Well, it looks like some judges still have a spine and some regard for the Constitution. I wonder however if they will take it to the Supreme Court. I really doubt if the Supremes will endorse this decision in any way shape or form given their composition. But they have made some slightly weird judgements lately so who knows?
Just seeing this article. Hemant posted it moments after I logged off.
To Dodo Horton...
These aren't the Ten Commandments, you fool. Read Exodus 34 and be prepared for surprise. When you get over your shock, post THOSE Commandments and do it properly: In Aramaic and read right to left.
"for now, illegal" Scary to think it is just "for now." The MAGA cult and its nationalists would like nothing more for the United States to become a complete Christian theocracy. Eliminating anyone who freely thinks for themselves, with reason and common sense.
Maybe Bible Belt states can form their own country and leave the other states alone. Nah history repeating itself,1861-1865.
In Economics and law in high school we had a brief rundown of ancient law systems. Hammurabi was the first mentioned. The decalogue ? Nothing, not even in 7th (early middle ages) or 8th grade (Europeans religious wars) history.
"My wife is a Christian and if she was a teacher she would be asked to teach evolution"
False equivalent. This argument would stand, if and only if, a law was mandatoring the teaching of evolution during religious services/teaching.
"understand and appreciate the foundational documents of [its] state and national government."
The state of Louisiana was founded by France. The 10 commandments should be posted in 17th century French and from a catholic babble.
Farron seems to think that there is a possibility that the midterms might be cancelled by Trump? Is this even possible? Absent a state of emergency I guess not?
Anything is possible. The fact that a convicted felon who went through an impeachment process twice and instigated a deadly insurrection is in the White House shows that anything is possible. Sadly.
Does anyone here think Trump will use this crisis to declare martial law, using the lie of maintaining stability and security in the United States. His supporters would agree to a more heavy armed military presence to prevent any disruption (anyone who disagrees with Trump) on the streets. The rednecks then could use this as an excuse to “remove non Americans” from the streets.
For a redneck a true American is: white (European descent), Christian (evangelical or other Protestant), conservative (fascist), republican (Trump supporter). Everyone else is an inferior being at best, not even human at worst.
It is scary to see history repeating itself (Germany 1930’s), human never seem to learn from the past or humans quickly forget about the past.
There are 𝘴𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 avenues of attack he could use to make his final power play. The Project 2025 dweebs who set this whole shitshow-rerun of a Presidency up baked that into the formula; they're just going to keep flinging shit at the wall until enough of it sticks to brings the wall down. His totally-not-a-war-but-also-kinda-sorta-definitely-a-war could be the play, as could crackdowns against protestors... but the really insidious one, and IMO still the most dangerous to the continued survival of our democracy, is his EO attempting to eliminate birthright citizenship. It's still wriggling its way through legal challenges, but... if SCROTUS upholds 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵, then they'll have handed the President authority to unilaterally amend the Constitution, and it's curtains for the Republic as we knew it.
*Edit- I don't think it's any kind of coincidence that fascism is back on the ascendant at this moment in time. It never completely died out in the first place, but now the number of people who actually lived through it, fought against it, and lost friends and family members to it, is rapidly dwindling towards zero- and at the same time, the technology of propaganda and its ability to proliferate has been growing ever more capable.
As I understand it, Trump has already all but declared martial law in California and is using the protests as an excuse over the objections of Governor Newsom; Trump's orders are dubiously legal, and my understanding is that question is currently working its way though the court system.*
Thou shalt not post the 10 commandments.
Lol….this is perfect!!
Thou shalt not make an ass of thyself.
Horton Hears a "Fuck You!".
The Grinch Stole Christmas and Horton Hears A Who!
Pure entertainment
These things are always a win-win for the religious right. They either get to insert their religion in the public school classrooms paid for with everyone's tax dollars, or they get to play the poor, persecuted victims of the godless left. I would challenge these people to demonstrate a single occasion where posting the Commandments ever resulted in better people. It's lost on them that eight of the Commandments would be unconstitutional should anyone try writing them into law.
Imagine playing the victim in a country which is dominated by Christians. Smh
"...she would be asked to teach evolution which is in complete contradiction with the theory of creation that we believe out of the Bible." Is he seriously still stuck on that... and we are within a month of the centennial of the so-called "Scopes Monkey Trial" which argued the concept of creation vs. evolution.
The Scopes Monkey Trial was presented in many sermons I heard as "A Victory for Satan," made possible because Christians of that era who should have been "Watching" were asleep at their post. Or something.
This and other laws Christians feel discriminate against them are similar examples of Satan and his minions hard at work in a "Lost World" to prevent the Gospel of Jesus from reaching Those Who Need It Most.
No kidding, that's the way they think.
Christians are admonished to be ever vigilant and constantly on their toes, working to defeat Satan by getting the word out by any means necessary. They must never let up because "Satan Never Lets Up!"
This is what drives the rank and file. The leadership, now, that may be another story altogether, one involving power and money.
Yeah, there is no "theory" of creation.
I just happened to go by the courthouse in Dayton over spring break. We were in the area already and it was a very short trip out of the way. Unfortunately due to various factors, we got there after it closed. They didn't have anything special for the centennial at that time (and I'm not sure if they are doing much anyway), but I was hoping to see the museum.
Well, it looks like some judges still have a spine and some regard for the Constitution. I wonder however if they will take it to the Supreme Court. I really doubt if the Supremes will endorse this decision in any way shape or form given their composition. But they have made some slightly weird judgements lately so who knows?
One would hope that the Supremes would just refuse to hear it and put the kibosh on the whole nine yards. [knock wood!]
The FIFTH Circuit no less!! Judge shopping bit them in the butt this time!
Pastafarianism has a list of commandments. The Satanic Temple has seven tenets.
Ramen.
The Flying Spaghetti Monster. Sauce be upon him.
He boiled for your sins.
Udon, not upon. Heathen !
The words "adultery" and "covet thy neighbor's wife" in ANY context belong nowhere on the walls of a room of a friggin' elementary school. Good grief.
I’d love to see New Orleans before I die.
Sure wish they’d move it someplace civilized.
Just seeing this article. Hemant posted it moments after I logged off.
To Dodo Horton...
These aren't the Ten Commandments, you fool. Read Exodus 34 and be prepared for surprise. When you get over your shock, post THOSE Commandments and do it properly: In Aramaic and read right to left.
You won't though, will you?
For those of you waiting:
I still have not seethed a kid in its mother's milk.
Bet you still haven't celebrated The Festival of Weeks or The Feast of Unleavened Bread, either. ;)
I refer the Honourable Member to my earlier reply.
Dodie Horton: lackwit and professional moron.
Nice work if you can get it.
And you can get it if you try!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYTQ7__NNDI
Commandment XI: Thou shall not blindly worship an imaginary deity that you can't see, hear or touch.
"for now, illegal" Scary to think it is just "for now." The MAGA cult and its nationalists would like nothing more for the United States to become a complete Christian theocracy. Eliminating anyone who freely thinks for themselves, with reason and common sense.
Maybe Bible Belt states can form their own country and leave the other states alone. Nah history repeating itself,1861-1865.
In God We Trust?
All others pay cash. In confederate money.
Great victory for sanity and the rule of law. Bad news is some asshat will try, try again
In Economics and law in high school we had a brief rundown of ancient law systems. Hammurabi was the first mentioned. The decalogue ? Nothing, not even in 7th (early middle ages) or 8th grade (Europeans religious wars) history.
"My wife is a Christian and if she was a teacher she would be asked to teach evolution"
False equivalent. This argument would stand, if and only if, a law was mandatoring the teaching of evolution during religious services/teaching.
"understand and appreciate the foundational documents of [its] state and national government."
The state of Louisiana was founded by France. The 10 commandments should be posted in 17th century French and from a catholic babble.
Farron seems to think that there is a possibility that the midterms might be cancelled by Trump? Is this even possible? Absent a state of emergency I guess not?
Likely, dear Donnie Dumb-Ass will do his best to create an emergency.
Anything is possible. The fact that a convicted felon who went through an impeachment process twice and instigated a deadly insurrection is in the White House shows that anything is possible. Sadly.
I'm betting $100 that they try. Can't predict the actual outcome.
I've been afraid of this very thing.
Does anyone here think Trump will use this crisis to declare martial law, using the lie of maintaining stability and security in the United States. His supporters would agree to a more heavy armed military presence to prevent any disruption (anyone who disagrees with Trump) on the streets. The rednecks then could use this as an excuse to “remove non Americans” from the streets.
For a redneck a true American is: white (European descent), Christian (evangelical or other Protestant), conservative (fascist), republican (Trump supporter). Everyone else is an inferior being at best, not even human at worst.
It is scary to see history repeating itself (Germany 1930’s), human never seem to learn from the past or humans quickly forget about the past.
There are 𝘴𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 avenues of attack he could use to make his final power play. The Project 2025 dweebs who set this whole shitshow-rerun of a Presidency up baked that into the formula; they're just going to keep flinging shit at the wall until enough of it sticks to brings the wall down. His totally-not-a-war-but-also-kinda-sorta-definitely-a-war could be the play, as could crackdowns against protestors... but the really insidious one, and IMO still the most dangerous to the continued survival of our democracy, is his EO attempting to eliminate birthright citizenship. It's still wriggling its way through legal challenges, but... if SCROTUS upholds 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵, then they'll have handed the President authority to unilaterally amend the Constitution, and it's curtains for the Republic as we knew it.
*Edit- I don't think it's any kind of coincidence that fascism is back on the ascendant at this moment in time. It never completely died out in the first place, but now the number of people who actually lived through it, fought against it, and lost friends and family members to it, is rapidly dwindling towards zero- and at the same time, the technology of propaganda and its ability to proliferate has been growing ever more capable.
As I understand it, Trump has already all but declared martial law in California and is using the protests as an excuse over the objections of Governor Newsom; Trump's orders are dubiously legal, and my understanding is that question is currently working its way though the court system.*
*See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT8_IV42AM8 for my understanding of the situation.
Short answer: Yes.
Slightly longer answer: Of course.
Gazing into my crystal ball, I see.....
violence and civil unrest in our future.
Gazing at my telly, I see.....
.....violence and civil unrest in our present.