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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
OT
Had to happen sooner or later.. At 84, Dr. Demento, the man who launched the career of Weird Al, is retiring after 55 years of wackiness.