It is an establishment, when the 10 Commandments are given space in these public places, while other religions and agnosticism and atheism do not have the same opportunity to post their key beliefs in those places. And personally, I wouldn't be too happy to see "There is no god but Allah, and Mohammed is his prophet" sprouting in our courthouses and public schools, no matter how many other religions and belief systems got to have their say alongside it.
The absence of religion in the public square would seem to accrue to the benefit of atheists, agnostics and secularists.
Why doesn't my "right not to be offended" obtain?
When the First Amendment was debated in Congress,1789 a
certain my Sylvster worried the amendment "might be thought
to abolish religion altogether."Mr.Huntington said the words "might be taken in such latitude as to be extremely
hurtful to the cause of religion.. .. He hoped therefore, the amendment would be made in such a way as to secure the
rights of conscience, and the free exercise of rleigion,but not to patronize those who profess no religion at all."
An atheist is just someone too lazy-- or to bitter --blaming God-or anything but himself fo rhis own shortcomings/The tyranny of the minority is not what our
Constitution was drafted to secure.
And insert their "key beliefs" alongside "In God We Trust" on our coinage?? And alongside "one nation under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance?? Or perhaps just remove "In God We Trust"??
This nation was founded as a nation under God. And it is going to remain that way.
What law did Congress make in regard to this "establishment"?
"It is an establishment, when the 10 Commandments are given space in these public places, while other religions and agnosticism and atheism do not have the same opportunity to post their key beliefs in those places."
So we have established the religion of MLK Jr worship by giving him a statue? Of course not. Your statement does not make sense. You are falling for the ACLU's illogic.
It does NOT COMPEL any belief and is not inherent exclusive nor coercive to have a display ... it is simply a public testimonial.
"And personally, I wouldn't be too happy to see "There is no god but Allah, and Mohammed is his prophet" sprouting in our courthouses and public schools, ..."
well, Mohammed's been put into public displays on U.S. property - at the Supreme Court. Get over it.
I am FAR FAR more offended by Cesar Chavez street that ANY of these 'scaremongering scenarios' including putting any scriptural plaque on courthouse grounds ... and yet our town spends tens of thousands of dollars to change signs.
We also have a statue to Barbara Jordan at our airport.
Such worship of Liberal Icons is a form of Idolatry according to your standards... where is the ACLU when you need them???