Texas lawmakers are on the verge of a significant win in the ongoing cultural skirmishes in the United States, with a proposed law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom.
The legislation is currently pending the signature of Governor Greg Abbott and could impact over five million students across the state.
Passed by both chambers of the legislature, Senate Bill 10 has already prompted some school districts to begin preparations, as noted by Texas Legislature Online.
“I’m a believer and have no issue with the Ten Commandments,” expressed Dr. John Kuhn, superintendent of Abilene ISD, in a statement covered by KTXS-TV. “If the law requires us to post the Ten Commandments in our classrooms, we will comply. We’re not lawbreakers.”
If enacted, the law would mandate that every public classroom in Texas displays a poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments, measuring no smaller than 16 inches wide and 20 inches tall, as reported by KXAN-TV.
A similar law enacted in Louisiana in 2024 faced legal challenges from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and is currently under appeal in the Fifth Circuit.
The ACLU has vowed to challenge the Texas law with equal determination, asserting on its website that “S.B. 10 is blatantly unconstitutional. We will collaborate with Texas public school families to prepare a lawsuit aimed at halting this infringement on students’ and parents’ First Amendment rights.”
However, one might question whether the rights of those who wish to showcase the moral foundations of our nation are being adequately considered. Is the concept of free speech only applicable to topics favored by the far left?
When children are taught the simple yet profound lessons of not stealing, lying, or honoring their parents, some radical liberal organizations seem to wage a campaign against all forms of Christianity.
The commandment that may raise the most eyebrows is the one regarding false idols.
While venerating the doctrines of Critical Race Theory or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is perfectly acceptable in the eyes of the ACLU, the organization remains silent on the divisive impact these ideologies may have on students and parents alike.
Those who oppose Christian influence fervently strive to exclude the Bible from classrooms, yet paradoxically, they actively support their own favored forms of indoctrination, even amidst considerable cultural backlash.
The Texas Public Policy Foundation released a video in 2023, spotlighting numerous instances of Texas educators promoting “woke” ideologies as if they were sacred doctrines.
Examples included a “non-binary” teacher proudly claiming to be “indoctrinating” students, school boards attempting to exclude parents from public meetings, and minors being exposed to explicit content in educational materials.
This reveals a troubling reality: these actions are not only seen as a means to influence students but also detract from essential educational subjects, ultimately undermining academic standards across Texas. One concerned parent in the video remarked that only 19 percent of the Texas curriculum meets grade-level expectations, with just 30 percent of students achieving reading proficiency. Clearly, fundamental education is suffering as schools prioritize ideological indoctrination over academic rigor.
Yet, promoting teachings of Jesus—such as forgiveness, moral conscience, and ethical behavior—crosses an invisible line. In what realm does this make any sense?
As noted in the book of Peter, “Be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.”
Perhaps the Ten Commandments could serve as a guiding light for our nation, steering children toward a more principled existence rather than inundating them with misguided talking points that lead to disarray and despair.
This article originally appeared on The Western Journal.
