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A Utah lawmaker is no longer pushing for public schools to display a copy of the Ten Commandments but wants to add other biblical precepts and the Magna Carta to the curriculum.

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[–] [email protected] 39 points 8 months ago

Well, that's it. I hopped on Lemmy to pass some free time but I'm opting out and going to play video games or something. Lunacy in Utah, West Virginia, and Alabama. It's one too many articles about the religious nutbags trampling our rights in their quest to bring about a theocratic state. See you all tomorrow.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 8 months ago

Utah teenagers really need to know the rights granted by King John to 25 wealthy barons (later revoked) in Medieval England, for some reason.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Oh lord, hallowed by thine whip, and golden is your- hold up, it's not Biggies "10 crack commandments"? Not on my watch. Time to write a stern letter to my representative.

Erect the 10 crack commandments outside of the Utah court houses and in schools.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Is there some kind of refugee status for people trying to get out of the state? Asking for a friend. Namely, myself.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 8 months ago (1 children)

A new theocratic state, just what we need in the world... right?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago

ISIL has been quiet for a while. Maybe this is their latest joint.

[–] [email protected] 32 points 8 months ago (2 children)

but wants to add other biblical precepts

So the Ten Commandments is not enough for them?

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[–] [email protected] 56 points 8 months ago

Utah teens (grade 9-12) are already often forced (by parents) into taking a full class period for Mormon learning (called Seminary). Students have to leave the school campus to go to a Mormon church owned building, often right next door, for the class as it is not permitted to be taught on campus (for obvious reasons).

The main reason for this is some countries require formal religious "training" before allowing someone to prosthelytize, so the Mormons start early to ensure kids can go on their "mission" at the fresh age of 18.

Not surprised to see them trying to slowly push stuff into the regular classroom, smhmh.

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