If I walked into the court to have my case heard, and the building was dominated by a Christian monument and the Chief Justice was proclaiming that we are all governed by a Christian God, it is not that big a deal. I worship that God, as well. But if someone who doesn't represent that God comes before the Court to have his case heard against a Christian opponent, would he not be justified in thinking that the other side was the "home team?"
Our Courts are supposed to be about impartial justice. A court that openly favors the views of PART of our population does not give the appearance of impartiality.
No.
It further establishes the tyranny of judicial activism and the magic wand variety of judicial review.
Judge Moore's religion affects every aspect of his life, whether the 10 Commandments are in the rotunda or not. At least the monument is "truth in advertising."
I haven't seen any suggestion that, as Chief Justice, he's going after people for not worshipping the God of Israel, or for failing to honor parents, adultery, or coveting ... so it's simply the public proclamation of his beliefs that's causing the ruckus. Isn't free speech protected by the First Amendment? No, what was I thinking!? We're only allowed to state believes that the Powers On High agree with ... Sorry y'all, for a minute I thought I was in the United States!