Facts
A Texas lawmaker, State Rep. James Talarico, is leading a legislative effort to oppose the placement of the Ten Commandments in public schools. He believes the bill requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in each classroom is unconstitutional, un-American, and deeply un-Christian. Talarico argues that publicly proclaiming the Gospel through such displays is idolatrous, exclusionary, and arrogant, contrary to the teachings of Jesus.
- 💡 State Rep. James Talarico is leading a legislative effort to oppose the placement of the Ten Commandments in public schools.
- 💡 He believes the bill requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in each classroom is unconstitutional and deeply un-Christian.
- 💡 Talarico argues that the bill is idolatrous, exclusionary, and arrogant, which goes against the teachings of Jesus.
- 💡 He misquotes Jesus’ words from the Sermon on the Mount, suggesting that publicly proclaiming the Gospel is unnecessary.
- 💡 Talarico attempts to apply Jesus’ command to “love your neighbor” to students of different faiths and atheists.
- 💡 He questions whether the bill truly shows love for students of different religious backgrounds.
- 💡 Talarico suggests that the Ten Commandments bill itself is idolatrous according to the Second Commandment, which forbids the making of carved images for worship.