Data Over Dogma

Episode 66: Thou Shalt Not

Jul 8, 2024

Delving into the debate over displaying the Ten Commandments in schools, exploring interpretations and controversies. Discussion on Supreme Court justices' views, therapy benefits, and differences in religious texts. Analyzing the commandment on using God's name, prayer's healing power, and the origins of deity names. Exploring the impact of the 'Thou Shalt Not Kill' commandment on identity and power dynamics.

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Quick takeaways

Displaying specific version of 10 Commandments in classrooms raises constitutional concerns.

Origin and interpretations of the name of God and its significance in the 10 Commandments.

Questioning the relevance and applicability of ancient commandments in modern legislative and educational settings.

Deep dives

The Legislation Requiring the Display of the 10 Commandments in Louisiana Public School Classrooms

Louisiana passed a law, HB 71, mandating the prominent display of a specific version of the 10 Commandments in all public school classrooms. Similar attempts have been made in other states, despite the potential violation of the establishment clause in the Constitution. The law sets guidelines for the display, emphasizing the transcription of the commandments in a large, clear font on posters or framed documents.

Intro

2min

Controversy over Ten Commandments Displays in Schools

14min

Supreme Court Justices' Personal Feelings and Therapy Benefits

6min

Interpreting Differences in Religious Texts

11min

Interpreting the Commandment on Using God's Name

9min

Exploring Prayer, Healing, and America's Evolution

4min

Exploring the Origins of Deity Names and Historical Context

16min

Exploration of the Influence of 'Thou Shalt Not Kill' Commandment on Identity

4min

Christian nationalism marches onward in the United States, and our hot take is: that's bad. Louisiana has now passed a law mandating putting a poster of The Ten Commandments™ in every classroom in the state. Lawmakers claim that they're providing historical context for the laws of the land. Historians say that's bunk.

So what's really going on here? Are the Exodus 20 top-ten really the foundation that undergirds all law and order in modern society? Does it matter what version/translation is used? Is ten even the right number, according to the Bible?

This week, we're diving into the the decalogue. Louisiana politicians are pretending that they apply to everybody, but we're going to question if they even apply to Christians! We'll see how things shake out... Thou shalt not want to miss it!

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