Commandment removal hurts society, schools

Why were “The Ten Commandments” removed from our public schools?

Consequences:

I. “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” Since disappearance of this commandment from our public schools, the government has replaced God in the minds of many citizens.

V. “Honour thy father and thy mother.” Removal has bred disrespect by children toward their father and mother and a decline of family values.

VI. “Thou shalt not kill.” Neglect of this commandment has fostered “abortion,” falsely classified as “pro-choice,” and in reality has led to the killing of millions of helpless babies annually.

VII. “Thou shalt not commit adultery.” Disappearance has led to the acceptance of infidelity toward one's spouse and consequent proliferation of divorces.

VIII. “Thou shalt not steal.” Disregard has led to government “redistribution” of the neighbor's wealth to others. “Redistribution” takes from the producers and gives to non-producers. Example: Nationalization of General Motors and Chrysler corporations stripped the stockholders and bondholders of their “property rights,” which amounted to government theft.

IX. “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.” Disregard of this commandment has led to a multitude of false statements by the news media and elected officials toward individuals, solely for the purpose of personal destruction of adversaries.

X. “Thou shalt not covet.” Disregard has led many citizens to believe that property of others rightfully belongs to themselves. This has led to public acceptance and rationalization of redistribution.

The resultant permissive environment has contributed to a decline in education.

Gary C. Young

Cedar Rapids