To the Editor:
We read the article in the Iredell Free News about the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education member proposing to require all district schools to display a poster with the Ten Commandments, Constitution, and Bill of Rights.
Our public schools must remain free from religious teachings and stick with education.
If those supporting the proposal of displaying the Ten Commandments in our schools are okay subjecting non-Christian students, teachers, and others to Christian teachings, but are not okay displaying religious teachings of other religions such as Muslim, Jewish, and Hindu, then this will be a form of religious oppression for non-Christian students and others in our school system.
This proposal is absurd and the School Board must not pass it. Public schools should not be in the business of supporting one religion over others.
Lisa and Brian Salmon
Statesville
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This right here. In addition, a motion should be presented that declares no public funds will be used to fight the incoming lawsuits in the event that they pass this.
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You’re correct. Putting the 10 Commandments up in a public school classroom will invite lawsuits and the school district will lose, passing an unnecessary expense on to taxpayers.
If we the people elected those who share our Christian views then it stands that the majority of the voting public would back this endeavor. The Bible tells us this world was his before we got here and it will be his when we are gone. We are to go into the world to make disciples of all!
The constitution forbids the government from forcing religion on public school students. If you don’t want to teach religion to your child at home, then maybe enroll your child in a religious school. Religion of any flavor does not belong in a public school. This was well settled by the Supreme Court and has been confirmed for over 50 years.
I just can’t believe that the same Jesus that rode into town knowing his death was waiting hoped his followers would become soldiers spreading their version to the willing and the unwilling. This country was founded on the concept of religious freedom. Forcing school children to recite the 10 commandments is not Christ-like nor does it honor the freedom to worship as one chooses. It is my responsibility as a parent to teach my children to worship, not the public school. Our children need smaller class sizes, better food in the cafeteria, and stronger supports to learn social and emotional skills.
I hope people are paying attention to how these far-right extremists are wasting our tax dollars to further an agenda that they don’t even live by. Interesting, they want to push the 10 Commandments on all children while they can’t even abide by them as adults. For example, “Thou shall not commit adultery.” Sad display of hypocrisy if you ask me.
Here’s a great reference for y’all to post: https://www.learnreligions.com/other-religions-4684832
Ask Mark Robinson or Don Trump how they like the 10 commandments? Lol
Cryin’ Brian miscounted his votes. Kelly threw him a curve ball by changing positions from the previous meeting, no?
No Paula tonight?
What was the part where crying Brian said he voted no confidence on the disquinished chairman, Mr. Howell?
Hopefully you people will forget about the R behind the names or maybe the Republican party will actually vet their candidates.
Long live the puppet master!!!!
Long live Ms Silencedogood
Long live WVA!!!
JoJo, out……..
Some kind of values need to be taught at our schools because some of the young people of this country are not taught them at home. Bullying, cursing and disrespect are what they are bringing to our schools. If it’s not taught at home on how to get along in society and be a productive member, then it weighs on our school system to do it. Pledge of Allegiance needs to be brought back and some stronger form of discipline for undesirable behavior. Not spankings or anything like that, but stronger discipline.
I totally agree!