Do we have a government whose moral foundation begins with the 10 commandments...or not? That is the question.Is the objective to ban worshipping gods other than the Judeo-Christian "God", using said deity's name "in vain", not keeping the "Sabbath" holy (whatever that means) or making "graven images"? The fact is there's a lot of stuff in the Ten Commandments that is absolutely none of the government's business.
-Eric
Posting the Ten Commandments on public property in no way violates the First Amendment. Wacko-leftwing-judiciary case law notwithstanding..
Ah, someone finally brings up the one thing that is a concern of mine in this case. And I agree with you. There are many great things such as not murdering, stealing, lying or coveting that transcend mere "religion" and are about individual rights. Then there are the overtly Judeo-Christian passages.
Does the fact that this is posted on a COURT HOUSE imply that all Ten concepts are codeified in our law, and if one chooses to not believe in the Christian God, or doesn't keep the Sabath holy, then that person may find himself/herself in front of the court facing punishment?
The fact is there's a lot of stuff in the Ten Commandments that is absolutely none of the government's business.
In deed.
Your world won't end, your quality of life will not be diminished, whatever private habits you enjoy engaging in will still be yours to engage in. You're bellyaching just for the sake of bellyaching.
This nation has a rich Judeo-Christian tradition. Atheists despise the tradition and are intent on making all of public society as godless as they are. It isn't just religious practices they despise, but the very thought that anyone might dare publically declare a belief in God drives them insane.
I am pleased that at least one courageous state supreme court justice is standing his ground.
Yes those are the objectives.
1) We have "One Nation Under God"; "In God We Trust"; Our individual rights are "God Given". I believe all men of faith worhsip the same God however they choose to approach it. However I will violently oppose an atheist government. Our rights are God-given they are not granted by men. That is a fundamental difference between our original government and socialism.
2)Public cursing and swearing is against the law in most places. It originates with that Commandment.
3) The Sabbath remains Holy as far as the Government and much of our government calendars are concerned (though it is under concerted assault). The Government does not work on Sundays (except essential services)
4) re: "graven images", I'm sure you agree the government has no business creating "graven images" of any God.
While the government justice system may have the 10 Commandments as a moral underpinning it does not mean that it forces others to follow a creed or doctrine. It does not stop you from making any graven image you choose. It does not stop you from cursing or worshipping the devil... but do it in your own church, on your own property.
Western Civilization is under attack. I for one am ready to defend it to the death, as were my ancestors.
Tell me what else in the 10 Commandments is none of the governments business.
Some would say that all "of the stuff" in there is none of the government's business.