That the only way one can expect Justice in his Alabama Court is to invoke the God of Judeo-Christian beliefs.
I am still dumbfounded. The impartiality of the judiciary along with the rule of law are the foundations of a free nation. Yet every judge on the face of the earth has some views on religion. To the extent that one succeeds in being impartial has nothing to do with whether he or she displays some sort of tribute to and reminder of the foundations of morality in our culture.
"The monument serves to remind the appellate courts and judges of the circuit and district courts of this state and members of the bar who appear before them as well as the people of Alabama who visit the Alabama Judicial Building of the truth stated in the preamble of the Alabama Constitution that in order to establish justice we must invoke 'the favor and guidance of Almighty God"-- Judge Moore's comments at the dedication of the monument.
Constitution State of AlabamaSECTION 3
Religious freedom.
That no religion shall be established by law; that no preference shall be given by law to any religious sect, society, denomination, or mode of worship; that no one shall be compelled by law to attend any place of worship; nor to pay any tithes, taxes, or other rate for building or repairing any place of worship, or for maintaining any minister or ministry; that no religious test shall be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under this state; and that the civil rights, privileges, and capacities of any citizen shall not be in any manner affected by his religious principles.