The Ten Commandments in Public Schools: Where Do We Stand?
- Dr. Frank Simon
- Jan 29
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 26
We have observed the ten commandments statue being reinstated on the Kentucky Capitol grounds. And in this 2026 legislative session we are seeing bills being revised to be reintroduced about the ten commandments being posted back in public schools. Some would argue that there is already a path forward.
Clint Elliott of the Justice Defense Foundation of Kentucky will be our guest speaker at the February KFA meeting and presentation. He has been instrumental in requesting the Kentucky Attorney General Coleman's opinion saying that they likely would not violate the Establishment Clause.
To get more clarity on this understanding please plan to join us at our February Volunteer Meeting and Presentation.
UPDATE: February 26, 2026
Clint Elliott of the Justice Defense Foundation of Kentucky: 10 commandments in the Public Schools, where do we stand? https://jdfky.org/ email: acts242.celliott@gmail.com
Mr. Elliott demonstrated the difference between what “May” vs “shall” permits legally
Mr Elliott emphasized that the AG opinion allows for the commandments to be posted legally in a historical context and not on a moral basis.
The question was asked, what translation of the commandments would be referenced. TBD
Louisiana law provides a president https://law.justia.com/codes/louisiana/revised-statutes/title-17/rs-17-2124/
Current proposed 10 commandments legislation in Kentucky https://legiscan.com/KY/text/HB670/2026
Video of Mr. Elliott’s full presentation is forthcoming.
Tom and Claudia Riner: speak about their personal efforts in 10 commandments legislation
Claudia Riner spoke to the importance of including the context statement to the document that would include the congressional record of the 10 commandments. She felt it is important to reference the comparison of free nations vs captive nations and gave an example. Xi Van Fleet grew up in China during Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution. She was too young to be a real revolutionary Red Guard, but old enough to observe the astonishing scenes of violence and ideological fervor around her during those terrible years. The interview she referenced can be viewed here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALOVZ9fc84k&t=29s And her book can be accessed here.
Claudia also referenced the contents of the educational primer that public schools used back in the day that had Biblical references as an educational foundation. A free copy of the New England Primer can be viewed here. https://www.truthaccordingtoscripture.com/documents/politics/THE%20NEW%20ENGLAND%20PRIMER.pdf
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