Jan 14, 2025
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Right now, a North Dakota state lawmaker says he wants schools to bring back the 10 Commandments. Rep. Jeff Hoverson from Minot wrote House Bill 1145, which would require colleges and public schools to hang a copy of the 10 Commandments in classrooms. On Tuesday, supporters and opponents testified on the bill in a House judiciary hearing. A spokesperson for the North Dakota School Boards Association argues the bill violates the establishment clause of the First Amendment and would open North Dakota up to future lawsuits. "These students are, by definition, in a captive audience. And so therefore, we see the religious coercion concern because of being legally required to attend school to be of an utmost concern," Cody Schuler with the North Dakota ACLU said. Bismarck library hosts Vintage Used Book Sale "And that's why people want to move here, because of the freedom that we're induced in large part by the 10 Commandments, which is why even atheists can appreciate the 10 Commandments, because an atheist can live here, a Buddhist can live here, a Muslim can live here, and a Christian can live here," Rep. Hoverson said. "And if our moral code is do not steal from your neighbor, don't talk behind their back, don't even want their stuff. That's freedom for everybody. And you can't get a better document for freedom." A spokesperson for North Dakota's University System gave neutral testimony, stating students and faculty may have differing beliefs. He also said with over 2,000 college classrooms in North Dakota, it's unclear who would pay for putting up the biblical document. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Today's Top Stories SIGN UP NOW ...read more read less
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