In a recent episode of ABC’s “The View,” the hosts unleashed their usual liberal tirades on Louisiana’s decision to display the Ten Commandments in public schools. This decision has caused a stir, especially among the “let’s keep everything secular” crowd who argue it breaches the so-called separation of church and state.
Whoopi Goldberg, ever the skeptic, questioned if this is just another political ploy or if Louisiana seriously thinks it can win this battle in court. “Is this theater? Or does he think this is going to stand up in court?” Whoopi pondered with her classic smirk.
Sunny Hostin, not one to miss a chance, confidently proclaimed that Louisiana’s move is certainly heading for judicial review, reminiscing about past Supreme Court decisions that ruled these displays unconstitutional. “I think he really does think it’s going to stand up in court. Because if you’re going to follow the rule of law, then you really need to follow the US Supreme Court,” she lectured, referencing a ruling from 1980.
Hostin didn’t stop there. She suggested this was part of a nefarious plan banking on today’s supposedly “reactive, very partisan Supreme Court” to flip previous decisions. “We should be very afraid of that, because we’re now in an upside-down world,” she warned, painting a picture of judicial Armageddon.
Whoopi, never one to shy away from a debate, argued that America wasn’t founded on Christian principles alone. “If you’re putting the Ten Commandments up, does that mean we’re putting the Quran in? Does that mean we’re going to put in the writings of Buddha?” she asked, throwing in a slippery slope argument that ignores the Ten Commandments’ historical role in America’s foundation.
Sarah Haines jumped in, stating that putting the Ten Commandments in schools would appear to endorse Christianity, violating the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. “The school posting it becomes a stance or an endorsement of sorts. And I think that is inching into a very problematic place,” she argued, worriedly.
But let’s not kid ourselves—what the panel conveniently sidestepped is the historical significance and cultural weight of the Ten Commandments in American society. From the time of the founding fathers to the principles etched in the Constitution, Christian values have undeniably shaped this nation. The uproar from “The View” mirrors a broader liberal agenda to erase these roots and replace them with a bland, secular vacuum.
The Ten Commandments aren’t merely religious text; they are the bedrock of moral and legal norms that have governed Western civilization for eons. Unlike the fear mongering from “The View,” displaying them in schools is not an endorsement of a single religion but an acknowledgment of the ethical pillars that have historically upheld the common good.
In an era dominated by moral relativism and rampant secularism, Louisiana’s decision to showcase the Ten Commandments stands as a brave affirmation of the enduring values that have molded America. The backlash from “The View” may be predictable, but it’s ultimately wrongheaded. Instead of fearing these timeless principles, we should embrace them as reminders of the moral and ethical foundations that have contributed to America’s greatness.
The debate rages on, but let’s not forget—our Constitution ensures freedom of religion, not freedom from religion. The Ten Commandments in public schools are a tribute to the values that have shaped the national character. Their presence should be celebrated, not vilified.
