Louisiana Bill Mandating Biblical Displays Latest To Push Limits Of Religion In Public Schools

(ANALYSIS) Louisiana is not a stranger to controversy over religion in schools. In 2023, it joined almost 20 states that require or allow officials in public schools to post the national motto, “In God We Trust.” Now, the Bayou State could become the first in the nation to require the posting of the Ten Commandments in classrooms in public schools, colleges and universities.

Analysis, Christianity, ReligionCharles J. RussoJune 17, 2024The Conversation, Charles J. Russo, Religion and politics, Freedom from religion, Separation of church and state, Louisiana, Christianity, Ten Commandments, Religion in schoolsComment

What Might The Founding Fathers Say About Chaplains In Public Schools?

(OPINION) What did the Founding Fathers really believe about the role of religion in America? When Franklin, Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Madison appeared, they were trying to figure out what they believed personally about God even as they debated religion’s role in a fledgling nation. These guys didn’t fit into our 21st century boxes.

Opinion, Christianity, Politics, ReligionPaul PratherApril 15, 2024Paul Prather, School chaplains, Separation of church and state, Religion in America, Religion and politics, Christian nationalism, Founding Fathers, Religious persecution, Religious freedom, Freedom from religion, opinion, politics, chaplainsComment

A Modest Alternative To Posting The Ten Commandments In Public Schools

(OPINION) There’s no evidence that hanging the Ten Commandments on school walls curbs rowdy youthful hormones. As a tool for improving schoolkids’ behavior, that’s a zero. If you absolutely felt compelled to post something Christian, why wouldn’t you post something straight from the lips of Jesus himself?

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