The Non-prophets

New law requires all Louisiana public school classrooms to display the Ten CommandmentsAP News, By Sara Cline, on June 19, 2024https://apnews.com/article/louisiana-ten-commandments-displayed-classrooms-571a2447906f7bbd5a166d53db005a62In a foolish move that has reignited the perennial debate between church and state, Louisiana has mandated that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom. Governor Jeff Landry hails this decision as a respectful nod to one of history’s original lawmakers, Moses, but the reaction has been far from unanimous. Opponents are already preparing for what promises to be a fierce constitutional showdown. This controversial legislation brings to the forefront a critical question: are we witnessing a pivotal moment in history or merely another episode of church versus state drama?The decision has deep roots in a complex interplay of politics, religion, and education. Governor Landry and the bill's co-author, Lauren Ventril, argue that the Ten Commandments are a fund