The Clothed Public Square

An Alabama proposal to install the Ten Commandments in public classrooms in the state has generated controversy, with opponents predictably accusing proponents of trying to impose a theocracy on Alabama’s children. In response, a popular cartoon circulating on social media perfectly crystalizes the new reality: Moses has brought the tablets of divine law to a contemporary American classroom, only to be told by the teacher, “Sorry, we don’t permit religion in schools.” This, even as the classroom’s walls are festooned with various “Pride Progress,” Black Lives Matter, and transgender flags and symbols. Read Full Article »