Why the Ten Commandments Don’t Belong in Public Schools
The article discusses the ongoing debate about the presence of the Ten Commandments in public schools. It argues that the strict separation of church and state has been overcorrected and that religious expressions have historically been part of American public life. The author suggests that the current legal landscape is shifting towards a more inclusive view of religious expression in public settings.
- ▪The Supreme Court is reevaluating the concept of church-state separation.
- ▪Historical practices have included religious expressions in public life.
- ▪The author believes that the strict separation has been overcorrected.
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Michael A. Helfand / May 26, 2026 Why the Ten Commandments Don’t Belong in Public Schools We’ve overcorrected on church-state separation. Law A copy of the Ten Commandments is displayed in a classroom at Bagdad Elementary School in Leander on November 19, 2025. (Jay Janner/The Austin American-Statesman via Getty Images) A copy of the Ten Commandments is displayed in a classroom at Bagdad Elementary School in Leander on November 19, 2025. (Jay Janner/The Austin American-Statesman via Getty Images) Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall.
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