So today the Supreme Court has released a number of rulings to end their session for the year. Although the case involving internet music swapping is interesting, I'm going to review the two rulings regarding the Ten Commandments. Now I'm not a religious person myself, but I have no problem with people following whatever religion they want, so long as it does not harm others or infringe on their right to practice as they wish. I believe that individuals have every right to pray wherever and whenever they want. However, to try to force others to pray or honor specific religious icons is wrong.

In respect to the display of religious images, such as the Ten Commandments, I believe they should be proudly displayed in people's homes if they want. However, to display them on public government grounds, such as courthouses or legislatures, must be handled carefully. In order not to appear to be endorsing a specific religion the Commandments should only be displayed as a piece of a larger display which includes other major religions. This has been supported by the Court's decision in Van Orden vs. Perry. This is not just in order not to offend others, but also to celebrate the diverse nature of our society.

However, when we start raising one religion or group of people above all others we create a class hierarchy, which is totally against the principles of this country. The Court's other decision today, McCreary County vs. ACLU, the supremacy of a single faith, Christianity, was indicated since the Ten Commandments were the sole religious texts represented. I have the same problem with those who want school prayer as I do with those who want ONLY Christian texts posted on public buildings. They don't want to make sure THEIR children can pray because they already know their children can pray whenever they want. What they really want is to make sure OTHER people's children are forced to pray, and specifically to the Christian God. Its not enough to have a minute of silence for prayer. They want to have school DIRECTED prayer.

They won't be satisfied until this is officially a Christian nation. Then watch as other religions are outlawed. Then the fight begins to see who is MOST faithful to God. There are no winners in this religious war...Only casualties. Chief among them Liberty and Sanity.