When “religious freedom” means a Ten Commandments poster in every classroom In February 2026, a federal appeals court allowed Louisiana, at least for now, to enforce a law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom from kindergarten through college. The law’s supporters called it a simple recognition of America’s “Christian […]
Tag: political theology
The Price of False Gods
Summary Around the world, different groups claim incompatible gods and revelations, yet each seeks to write its own version of “divine will” into law. The problem is not that people hold private spiritual beliefs; it is what happens when those beliefs are treated as unquestionable mandates for public policy, war, and civil rights. This article […]
Why Americans Must Defend Against Christian Encroachment
Summary Around the world, we can see what happens when religious movements succeed in turning their doctrines into law: women, minorities, and dissenters pay the price. Afghanistan under the Taliban, Iran’s Islamic Republic, and the entanglement of religion and state in Israel and Gaza all show how appeals to God’s will can override basic rights. […]