Is Texas Taking the Ten Commandments in Vain?
Summary
Texas passed a law that requires public schools to display a 16-by-20-inch poster of the Ten Commandments in classrooms. This law is being challenged in court, with arguments about whether schools should promote religious teachings or leave that to families and religious groups.Key Facts
- Texas lawmakers made it mandatory for public schools to show the Ten Commandments on posters.
- The posters must be at least 16 by 20 inches and clearly visible in the classroom.
- The law is currently involved in a legal case called Nathan v. Alamo Heights Independent School District.
- Supporters say the Ten Commandments teach moral lessons and are important to American history.
- Opponents argue that religious beliefs should be taught by families and faith communities, not schools.
- About 27% of Texas adults identify as evangelical Protestants; 26% are not religiously affiliated.
- The required poster includes commandments like “Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain.”
- Critics note it is ironic to use a religious rule forbidding misuse of God’s name to promote a government policy.
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