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.
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?
"...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.
Just a batshit crazed imaginary hypothesis of some magic guy in the sky. A guy that made me Gay so its minions would have someone to hurl death threats at
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.
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.
"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.
300 years of witch hunts in Europe. Millions dead in inquisitions, star courts and crusades over imaginary jesus. Now returning soon under a theocracy o9f "love."
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.
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.
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.
Apparently dear Roger doesn't know (or doesn't WANT to know) the difference between a putative "attack on Christianity" and defending the secular nature of our government. They also constantly claim that the US is a Christian nation, but cannot point to any portion of the Constitution where such status is expressed in actual words. Almost without exception, they'll refer to the Declaration of Independence and the whole "endowed by their Creator" and "Nature's God" business to attempt to make their case.
Thankfully, the appeals court wasn't having any. Question now is whether either the full Circuit Court and/or SCOTUS will wind up hearing this.
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
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!
"...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.
Yeah, there is no "theory" of creation.
Just a batshit crazed imaginary hypothesis of some magic guy in the sky. A guy that made me Gay so its minions would have someone to hurl death threats at
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.
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’d love to see New Orleans before I die.
Sure wish they’d move it someplace civilized.
Dodie Horton: lackwit and professional moron.
Nice work if you can get it.
And you can get it if you try!
Commandment XI: Thou shall not blindly worship an imaginary deity that you can't see, hear or touch.
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 !
"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?
300 years of witch hunts in Europe. Millions dead in inquisitions, star courts and crusades over imaginary jesus. Now returning soon under a theocracy o9f "love."
Jesus whores? or Whores of jesus?
All others pay cash. In confederate money.
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?
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.
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.
I'm betting $100 that they try. Can't predict the actual outcome.
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've been afraid of this very thing.
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.
𝑅𝑒𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑅𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑟 𝑊𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑟 ... 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑑 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑎𝑤 𝑏𝑦 𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑖𝑡 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛 “𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑜𝑛 𝐶ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦” ...
Apparently dear Roger doesn't know (or doesn't WANT to know) the difference between a putative "attack on Christianity" and defending the secular nature of our government. They also constantly claim that the US is a Christian nation, but cannot point to any portion of the Constitution where such status is expressed in actual words. Almost without exception, they'll refer to the Declaration of Independence and the whole "endowed by their Creator" and "Nature's God" business to attempt to make their case.
Thankfully, the appeals court wasn't having any. Question now is whether either the full Circuit Court and/or SCOTUS will wind up hearing this.
Great victory for sanity and the rule of law. Bad news is some asshat will try, try again