Cal Thomas on the Ten Commandments

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Sat, 03/05/2005 - 12:10pm

Conservative columnist Cal Thomas has written an intelligent article on the Ten Commandments. Some of the highlights include:Christians, who sometimes seem so bellicose about these things, believe Jesus Christ fulfilled every one of the Ten Commandments and thus became the perfect "Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world" (John 1:29). Christians also believe "a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ" (Galatians 2:16) and "all who rely on observing the law are under a curse" (Galatians 3:10). They believe anyone who wishes to be judged by the law falls short and is condemned.
If Christians believe such things, why would they "settle" for the posting of the Ten Commandments through which they believe no one can be saved? Why not lobby for the display of their favorite verse: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16)? The display of that verse on public property would surely be ruled unconstitutional, but at least Christians would be consistent with what they actually believe.
What puzzles me is the extent to which those who want government to endorse their faith seem ready to compromise their true beliefs in order to receive an honorable mention from the state.You can read the full article here.

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I must first admit that I am not aware of ALL of the places in which we are trying to hang the Ten Commandments, but I am aware of it mostly being on/in Courthouses. To me, the Ten Commandments is a simple list of Laws to follow, and so fits in a Courthouse. Maybe we are not pushing to have John 3:16 posted, because we are more concerned that the government do their job of protecting the country, and keeping order within itself. And we believe that some of the laws laid out in the BIBLE are the best ways to do just this. Not that this country doesn't need to hear and believe John 3:16, but to keep it relevant to the buildings on which it is being posted, we give the Ten Commandments. You don't engrave quotes about physical health or life insurance on an education building, just as it would be strange to some to engrave verses about spiritual well-being on a courthouse--even thought it would not be a bad idea, because it is such a serious and important matter. Anyways, I could be totally wrong on this, and I'm sure you'll correct my fallacies, but that's just what came to mind when I read your post.
Anna

Submitted by Anna (not verified) on Sat, 03/05/2005 - 1:37pm.