The Ten Commandments are up in Texas schools. They're also being taken down

ABC NewsThursday, November 20, 2025 at 12:41:01 PM
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The Ten Commandments are up in Texas schools. They're also being taken down
  • A new Texas law requires public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, aiming to instill moral values in students.
  • This development raises questions about the role of religious symbols in public education and the implications for the separation of church and state.
  • The law has faced legal challenges, with a federal judge ruling it unconstitutional, highlighting ongoing tensions in the U.S. regarding religious expression in public spaces.
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