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Oklahoma Supreme Court orders Ten Commandments removed from Capitol

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http://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/oklahoma-supreme-court-ten-commandments-removal-capitol-religion-119604.html?hp=lc3_4

Oklahoma’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the state must remove its Ten Commandments monument at the state Capitol because it violates the state Constitution, which bans using public property for the benefit of a religion.

In a 7-2 decision, justices found that the statue violated Article 2, Section 5 of the state’s Constitution, which says: “No public money or property shall ever be appropriated, applied, donated, or used, directly or indirectly, for the use, benefit, or support of any sect, church, denomination, or system of religion, or for the use, benefit, or support of any priest, preacher, minister, or other religious teacher or dignitary, or sectarian institution as such.”
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And perhaps my favorite part:

The 6-foot-tall monument’s installation prompted other groups, from the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster to Satanists, to try to get permission to build their own monuments on the grounds of the state Capitol to mark what they also characterize as historical events.
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😀

I'm almost disappointed that this didn't happen. The Oklahoma state capital could well have ended up with the most interesting grounds of all the states if everyone got to put whatever the hell they wanted on it as long as they called it "historical".
 
They needs to vote them liburl Jesus hating judges off the bench there in Oklahomie. Next they will be forcing everyone to get gay married.

Seriously though that's an awesome ruling, be interesting to see how it plays out over the next week or so.
 
Ahh this would had been great at their capital.

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I've lived in Oklahoma for 25 years now, I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for that thing to be removed from public ground. Ignorance and stupidity run rampage around here.
 
OutHouse said:
yea the 10 commandments are brutal and oppressive. 🙄🙄🙄🙄
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Of course they aren't. There's just no good reason for an ostensibly secular government entity to prominently display them. If you want the government displaying a historic document to honor our proud tradition, might I suggest the Constitution?
 
OutHouse said:
yea the 10 commandments are brutal and oppressive. 🙄🙄🙄🙄
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The secular government shouldn't be elevating one religion over the others.

TheSlamma said:
Troll harder.

They all need to be out of our courts.

Do you want ancient laws from any religion that don't' have a place in this century being part of your trial?
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Exactly. The secular government shouldn't be elevating one religion over others. It's just funny how they freak over Muslims (and the imaginary problem of Sharia being used in US courts), but when it comes to promoting Christianity, it's "what establishment clause?"
 
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Would have preferred for them to open the door for everybody, rather than being obstinate children who violate the constitution by choosing one particular religion over others. That said, I if you cant play nice, your toys get taken from you. So, its a fair ruling.
 
I want to make 10 commandments of my own, and get them in in a city hall or courthouse building.

My commandments would be MUCH better than the boring ones about not wanting to bone your neighbor or steal their hens or whatever. My commandments would include 1.) Pork is holy. So, eating bacon = expressing love for life and the higher power. Porking your lady, man, or other friend or friends or strangers counts as engaging in holy activities.
Essentially, adult film stars, and people who frequently enjoy the company of others would be the holy rollers in my commandments!
2.) There is no afterlife. Thats a bunch of crap baloney. Treat this life like it really matters. Its important. Its your only chance to do good and be good. Enjoy life.
3.) You are not special. Nobody is special. everybody is just a person. Dont block the stairs, dont cut in line, dont try to get a special deal and screw other people over. Maintain your individuality, but you have no right to impede others.
4.) Fire is delicious. All religions have to have some kind of crazy shit, I added this in for the element of insanity. It requires some degree of insanity to believe religion, and this insanity is what makes it religion rather than just philosophy. Thus, fire is delicious, mmm.

My list is only 4 commandments, so it will take up less room... leaves room for more displays!
 
Brainonska511 said:
Exactly. The secular government shouldn't be elevating one religion over others. It's just funny how they freak over Muslims (and the imaginary problem of Sharia being used in US courts), but when it comes to promoting Christianity, it's "what establishment clause?"
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Cool I misunderstood then 😉
 
BurnItDwn said:
I want to make 10 commandments of my own, and get them in in a city hall or courthouse building.

My commandments would be MUCH better than the boring ones about not wanting to bone your neighbor or steal their hens or whatever. My commandments would include 1.) Pork is holy. So, eating bacon = expressing love for life and the higher power. Porking your lady, man, or other friend or friends or strangers counts as engaging in holy activities.
Essentially, adult film stars, and people who frequently enjoy the company of others would be the holy rollers in my commandments!
2.) There is no afterlife. Thats a bunch of crap baloney. Treat this life like it really matters. Its important. Its your only chance to do good and be good. Enjoy life.
3.) You are not special. Nobody is special. everybody is just a person. Dont block the stairs, dont cut in line, dont try to get a special deal and screw other people over. Maintain your individuality, but you have no right to impede others.
4.) Fire is delicious. All religions have to have some kind of crazy shit, I added this in for the element of insanity. It requires some degree of insanity to believe religion, and this insanity is what makes it religion rather than just philosophy. Thus, fire is delicious, mmm.

My list is only 4 commandments, so it will take up less room... leaves room for more displays!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE8ooMBIyC8
 
It amazes me that people criticizing the placement of these sensible rules in a government location seem to have never read them. It's not like they include "Though shalt have no other gods before me", prohibitions on idols or graven images or using the name of the deity in an unholy context, specifications about setting aside day(s) for worship, and so on.

There is nothing religious about them.
 
xBiffx said:
Remind me again when the 10 commandments benefited a religion?
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See below and try to make that comment with a straight face again.

mundane said:
It amazes me that people criticizing the placement of these sensible rules in a government location seem to have never read them. It's not like they include "Though shalt have no other gods before me", prohibitions on idols or graven images or using the name of the deity in an unholy context, specifications about setting aside day(s) for worship, and so on.

There is nothing religious about them.
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