Source: CBS News
Summary
A federal appeals court upheld a Texas law that requires public schools to display the Ten Commandments. The law was passed by the Texas Republican-led legislature. Jonathan Saenz, president of Texas Values, which defended the law, called it a “religious liberty victory” and said it confirms that the state can honor its moral heritage without violating the First Amendment.
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Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
Texas Values president Jonathan Saenz delivers a victory speech, praising the state’s commitment to religious liberty. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals provides the backdrop for this performance. Saenz’s words echo with a sense of history and tradition. The Ten Commandments, now a mandatory display in public schools, become a symbol of the state’s moral heritage. And the court’s ruling becomes a confirmation of this narrative.
Author: Evan Null
