Episode 1662 • • 1:45:32 - 1:50:09
1662: Rousting Granny
Ten Commandments in Louisiana Schools, Separation of Church and State
The Louisiana legislature passed a bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom, citing their historical significance to American law. Opponents, including the Southern Poverty Law Center, argue the move violates the First Amendment and constitutes state-sanctioned religion. Proponents point to a recent Supreme Court ruling involving a praying football coach as evidence of a shifting legal landscape regarding religious expression in schools.