Louisiana requires Ten Commandments posters in classrooms

The State of Louisiana now requires, by law, that all public classrooms display the Ten Commandments.

According to CBS News, Republican Governor Jeff Landry signed the controversial bill on June 19.

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Bill requiring display of 10 commandments in Louisiana classrooms

Republicans proposed legislation that did not receive final approval from the governor. However, the time to sign or veto the bill has passed. The law, whose constitutionality opponents question, would require an exhibition of the commandments in poster format in “large, easily readable font.” Additionally, they would be visible in EVERY public classroom, including kindergarten. Additionally, the religious posters would also appear in higher education institutions funded by the estate.

The exhibitions would be financed by donations and would be accompanied by a “content declaration”. He will explain that the commandments played an important role in “American Public Education for Nearly Three Centuries.” The posters are due to appear in classrooms by the end of 2024.

Legal proceedings are expected to increase.

Reactions to the controversial bill

The American Civil Liberties Union, the Freedom from Religion Foundation and Americans United for Separation of Church and State released a joint statement. It said, “This law violates the separation of church and state and is blatantly unconstitutional. » The statement continued, “The First Amendment promises that we will all decide for ourselves what, if any, religious beliefs we should adopt and practice without government pressure. »

Furthermore, they believe, “Politicians should not impose their preferred religious doctrine on public school students and families. »

The organizations plan to file a joint complaint.

WWL-TV reports that Senator Royce Duplessis opposes the bill and believes that “10 Commandments” should stay in “Sunday school.”

“That’s why we have a separation of church and state.” said Duplessis. He added, “As I said on the Senate floor, if you want your children to learn the Ten Commandments, you can take them to church.”

Meanwhile, supporters of the bill argue that displaying the Ten Commandments is not just a matter of religion. This is an important part of the story that is “founding documents of four states and the national government.”

We can already see a whirlwind of Christian and non-religious citizens clashing.

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