2 States Back Posting of Commandments
Moves to officially post the Ten Commandments in government buildings have gained ground in two states.
In Indiana, Gov. Frank O’Bannon has signed legislation that permits schools and other government agencies to post the commandments along with other historical documents.
In Kentucky, the state Senate gave final approval to a bill that urges public schools to post the commandments in classrooms.
The bill also urges schools to teach about the influence of Christianity on this country.
As in Indiana, the Kentucky measure says documents depicting the Ten Commandments may be posted in classrooms and on public property as part of a “historical display along with other historical documents.” No specific religion or faith is mentioned.
Sen. Albert Robinson, a Republican, said the commandments would be used as a historical document, not for religious purposes.
A spokesman for Gov. Paul Patton said Patton had not reviewed the legislation, but noted that “generally, when a strong majority approves such a measure, he is inclined to accept it as public policy.”
In both states, civil liberties lawyers have threatened to go to court to block the postings.
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