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Inside the Classrooms at the Center of the Church-State Battle

^{Published on 2024-12-15 10:20:46 - Rolling Stone}
 

• "The law says that every teacher, all public-
• school teachers, have to post the Ten Commandments in the front of their classroom, in a certain size font, and that they're legally obligated to do this. I represent teachers to say 'That is unconstitutional.'"

The article from Rolling Stone discusses a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other groups against Louisiana over a new law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom. This law, signed by Governor Jeff Landry, mandates that the commandments be shown in a "large, easily readable font" alongside a context statement about their historical significance. Critics argue that this legislation breaches the separation of church and state, potentially alienating students of different or no religious beliefs. The lawsuit claims that the law violates the First Amendment by promoting religious indoctrination in public schools. Proponents of the law, including Landry, assert that the Ten Commandments are foundational to American law and education, not merely religious. This legal battle is part of a broader cultural and political conflict over the role of religion in public life, with implications for how religious freedom and state neutrality are interpreted in educational settings.

Read the Full Rolling Stone Article at:
[ https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/ten-commandments-lawsuit-church-state-battle-1235200530/ ]

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