Court Backs Ten Commandments in Schools, Sparking Religious Mandates

0:00A federal appeals court just shot down a challenge to Texas' law requiring the ten commandments in every public school classroom, marking a big win. For conservatives pushing religion into education, this drive kicked off last year, and now states like Louisiana, the first to pass such a mandate in 2024, plus Arkansas, Texas, and the wing. Latest Alabama are all in on displaying them from 5th through 12th grade, even in cafeterias and libraries. Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers have introduced at least 30 bills in GOP-controlled states to make these displays standard or tie them to history. Lessons In Texas, the law only needs donated posters, so groups started dropping them off as schools started in September. Conservatives argue no kids forced to recite or believe the commandments, calling it history, not preaching. But groups like the ACLU, speaking for parents, slam the ruling as a blow to church-state separation and family choice on religious teaching. This fits a wider push, with Texas adding optional Bible curriculum for elementary kids and

1:04eyeing Bible stories for required reading. Oklahoma tried mandating Bible and lessons for 5th through 12th graders, but many schools skipped it amid lawsuits. Expect more fights ahead, as challengers plan to take the Texas case to the Supreme Court, while these religious mandates keep spreading in southern classrooms. This has been Canada News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.