More BS from the Supremes!

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Supreme Court Bars Commandments From Courthouses
Monday, June 27, 2005
By Jane Roh

A divided Supreme Court on Monday struck down Ten Commandments displays in two Kentucky courthouses, but ruled a 6-foot granite replica on state government land in Texas is acceptable.

Medic's Musings:

In the Kentucky Case, the court ruled that placing the Ten Commandments inside a court building violated the First Amendment (as interpreted by the Supreme Court, IMHO).

In the Texas Case, the Supreme Court ruled that "The justices ruled 5-4 that the Ten Commandments (search) could not be displayed in court buildings or on government property. (just as in the Kentucky case) However, the Biblical laws could be displayed in an historical context, as they are in a frieze in the Supreme Court building. Notably, the first four commandments, which have to do with honoring God and the Sabbath, were obscured by the artist who designed the frieze."

People,..displaying the Ten Commandments IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT OF RELIGION BY OUR GOVERNMENT!!!

If you want to see a government-endorsed religion, look across "the pond" to England!

Ugandan-Born Cleric Named Archbishop of York
Friday, June 17, 2005

LONDON — The British government Friday named Ugandan-born cleric the Right Rev. John Sentamu (search) as the new archbishop of York, the Church of England's second most senior position.

Sentamu, now bishop of Birmingham (search), will succeed the Most Rev. David Hope as the archbishop of York, Prime Minister Tony Blair's office announced.

Why did the announcement come from the Prime Minister's office?

"Diocesan bishops within the Church of England are appointed by the British monarch on the advice of the prime minister."

And,...while not mentioned here, Rev. Sentamu's appointment must also be approved by the House of Commons,...you know, England's civil, elected GOVERNMENT!