should the 10 commandments be required in schools?

[Smigger]

This is a hot topic, but in my view, while I agree with the commandments, the constitutional issues outweigh that, but I am open-minded to a debate.

 

[eDove]

I can't see how it'd be bad, honestly. Most of them are just sensible rules in general.

 

[Absolutego]

As a Christian, no. They should be discussed in a historical context where appropriate, but posting them on a wall is just as bad as whatever shitty substitute government bureaucrats will find to satisfy their need for idolatry. Any attempt to force Christian values on students will be inevitably perverted by that desire. As the Lord said, "render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, render unto God the things that are His".

They are separate for a reason. Forcing the Bible unto students by government bureaucrats will only make those students resent His word. These aren't people best equipped to deliver His message. Leave that for the preachers on Sunday and leave the school as an agnostic space.

 

[Lord of the Large Pants]

Yes, in history classes.

I don't mean that in a fedora tipping way. I mean that the Bible is the foundation of western civilization, and whether you believe any of it or not, that's where our culture comes from. If you're not familiar with the Bible, you don't know anything about western history.

 

[#FF0000]

Nah, but they should be allowed to if they want.

 

[Peewee Herman]

one way or another there will be propaganda horse shit pushed into schools I would rather it be good bible stuff instead of drag queen kindergarten readings

 

[Sexy Senior Citizen]

Yes, but only to watch journalists cry about it.

 

[Executive Petrel]

God is everywhere even in a classroom.

 

[Dagoth AMOGUS]

You should be allowed to put anything you want up. That’s what freedom of expression is.

“Requiring” a poster, plaque or sign of the Ten Commandments from Exodus or Deuteronomy is a bit of a hollow sentiment. There are much better verses that relate to everyday life; everyone already knows not to steal or kill.

What I would like to see are verses that people themselves like. That’s more organic and free. It doesn’t even have to be biblical. Shakespeare has some great quotes. It can be a superhero quote if the kids decide. Or it doesn’t have to be anything. That’s freedom. To do or not to do something.

I wish I could find the right passage, but there was even a suggestion in the Old Testament that the Israelites place their favorite verses form the Torah on their property. Such as at the front door, the corner of their property for others to see, etc

Spoiler: long thing about the Ten Commandments

The reason Christians place an emphasis on the Ten Commandments is because it’s pretty simple to follow, humans like integers of 5 because we learned to count on our fingers when we were young. But also because when Moses was on his deathbed, people asked him if he wanted to say anything else before he passed. And he simply repeated them verbatim and how important they were to the Israelites, in Deuteronomy 5. And that is what Deuteronomy means in Greek: the second speech.

I really don’t think requiring the Ten Commandments be placed in schools “establishes” a national religion in Louisiana. I think it would be better if they reviewed some laws regarding what exactly establishes a national religion or not.

 

[Pee Cola]

Want the 10 Commandments taught in school? Send your kids to a private religious school. Problem solved.

 

[JamusActimus]

The first commandment is already fake and gay.
There's plenty of gods and the one you choose is not the right one.

 

[The Last Stand]

You should be allowed to put anything you want up. That’s what freedom of expression is.

“Requiring” a poster, plaque or sign of the Ten Commandments from Exodus or Deuteronomy is a bit of a hollow sentiment. There are much better verses that relate to everyday life; everyone already knows not to steal or kill.

As with LGBTQ+ flags, having the Ten Commandments in a classroom is a public endorsement of said ideology in a state environment.

 

[Dagoth AMOGUS]

As with LGBTQ+ flags, having the Ten Commandments in a classroom is a public endorsement of said ideology in a state environment.

I think you are right. There are many aspects of left-wing political ideology that do seem to fit descriptions of religion,, but are not theistic by definitions.

Just off the top of my head, leftists will never say the word nigger. Same as Christians won’t use the Lord’s name in vain.

@Judge Holden has this down to almost a field of study, we should ping his ass and get him in here

Yes, in history classes.

I don't mean that in a fedora tipping way. I mean that the Bible is the foundation of western civilization, and whether you believe any of it or not, that's where our culture comes from. If you're not familiar with the Bible, you don't know anything about western history.

This is a very good point. In many lists, historians have pointed out how important Jesus’ life was and the impact it has had in every aspect of western civilization. Almost like the presence of oxygen. It’s there, but we can’t really describe it beyond “it’s O2 and we need it”

Christianity is 2.3 billion in a world over 8 billion. But if not for Jesus’ life, Muhammad would never have penned the Koran. That’s 1.9 billion, so legit half the population of the planet lives their because a man in ancient Israel challenged the status quo. (I’m omitting Judaism because I don’t know how trustworthy those numbers are)

Definitely worthy of study as to what He said and how people applied it.

 

[The Last Stand]

You should be allowed to put anything you want up. That’s what freedom of expression is.

Let me put up a picture of Marilyn Monroe's Playboy in a school setting then.

 

[Dysnomia]

Public schools should be secular.

 

[Dagoth AMOGUS]

Let me put up a picture of Marilyn Monroe's Playboy in a school setting then.

You have to pick your battles.

 

[SSj_Ness (Yiffed)]

Yes. In the absence of Christianity the void will just be filled with another religion, the current one being Wokeism.

Forcing the Bible unto students by government bureaucrats will only make those students resent His word.

That wasn't true when the Bible was a part of school in America back before we let Atheists take over, and it isn't true now.

one way or another there will be propaganda horse shit pushed into schools I would rather it be good bible stuff instead of drag queen kindergarten readings

Precisely.

You should be allowed to put anything you want up.

Not even worth reading beyond your first sentence here. Nobody should have to explain why that's foolish.

Want the 10 Commandments taught in school? Send your kids to a private religious school. Problem solved.

Want a safer, more moral society? Teach the Bible in school again. Problem (partly) solved.

Public schools should be secular.

How's that working out? Was schooling more or less effective before any semblance of Christianity was banished from school? Did society get better or worse the more secular it's become?

 

[DeadwastePrime]

separation of church and state, nigga. what part of that dont you understand

 

[The Last Stand]

Want a safer, more moral society? Teach the Bible in school again. Problem (partly) solved.

Religion should be taught at home, not in schools.

 

[SSj_Ness (Yiffed)]

Religion should be taught at home, not in schools.

Answer the question retard.