Source: Fox News
Summary
Brittany McFarland, a Texas mother, supports the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools, calling it a way to promote religious values. She said the backlash reflects a broader debate over religious liberty in education. Texas requires schools to display the Ten Commandments, but two dozen families are challenging the law, arguing it violates the First Amendment. The ACLU and other groups say the displays could pressure students or exclude non-Christians. A federal court upheld the law, stating students are not required to recite or believe the text. McFarland said the posters do not impose religion and encourage family discussions. Opponents, including the ACLU, argue the law risks religious coercion and stigmatization.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
McFarland says the Ten Commandments are just a reminder, not a lesson.
Teachers say nothing, parents talk at home, and the law stays.
Opponents say the law is a step toward religious control.
The battle is not about the poster, but about who decides what children learn.
Author: Evan Null
