Maybe and maybe not. But life was a lot more civilized when the public schools respected the Word of God and encouraged students to live their own life accordingly.
America was also a much stronger nation then; in terms of culture, economically, financially, and as a respected world power, than without the Christian God (of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob). I am of the opinion this is not a coincidence.
I don’t think the FedGov teaching religion will help. I would fault the establishment of the DOE, loss of local control, and the rise of teachers’ unions.
I agree. Think the commandments aren’t relevant today? Lets take a look at a few.
Keep holy the Sabbath... How many Americans go to church (any church) every Sunday? Seems to me you might drink a little less if you knew you had to look respectable in front of your community at 9:00 am the next morning.
Honor they father and thy mother. Children and young adults would be more respectful to everyone if they first respect their parents. Flash mob gangs of youths anyone?
Thou shall not steal.. legal ramifications clear here, also explain how giving everyone an A does not “steal” from those who really work hard. Same can be said about illegals.. they steal the resources from hard working americans trying to put food on the table.
I could go on...