Bring BACK The Ten Commandments in Schools

Shapiro fiercely challenges the current interpretations of secularism in America, arguing that its foundations and implications differ greatly from the country's Judeo-Christian roots.

Secularism is a form of religion, not a neutral system of reason

Shapiro raises the provocative theory that secularism, rather than being a neutral system of reason and logic, is actually a belief system comparable to a religion. He dubs it a "weird version of paganism" and criticizes the secular reverence for nature. He connects this belief system to incidents of environmental protesters defacing monuments like Stonehenge to demonstrate against fossil fuels, seeing such actions as a desecration of sites that are historically and religiously significant. For Shapiro, these acts are evidence of secularism's departure from both Judeo-Christian ethics and Greek reason, which he believes leads to disrespect for historical and religious monuments.

The U.S. was founded on Judeo-Christian principles, not secularism

The First Amendment was intended to protect religious practice, not exclude it from public for life

Shapiro contrasts the United States with the secular French Republic, arguing that, unlike France, the U.S. was not founded to remove religion from the public sphere. Citing Justice Scalia, Shapiro emphasizes that the nature of secularism differs significantly between the two countries. He delves into the First Amendment's original purpose, asserting that it was designed to ensure religious practice by blocking federal interference, not to exclude religion from public life.

Prominent Founders recognized the vital role of religion and morality in maintaining a stable society

Shapiro brings the Founding Fathers' perspectives into the discussion, quoting John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington on their views regarding the essential role of religion and morality in society. He firmly states that these founders tied national policy and personal virtue to religious principles. Shapiro also critiques court inter ...

Shapiro addresses the contentious debate surrounding the presence of religious symbols in public spheres, arguing that the Supreme Court has misinterpreted the constitutional principles governing the separation of church and state. He contends that the Founders did not intend for the government to be completely secular and detached from religion, and he calls into question the standards the Court has set to evaluate religious displays on public property.

The Supreme Court has wrongly interpreted the Establishment Clause as prohibiting any government acknowledgment of religion

Shapiro argues that the Supreme Court has conflated the Establishment Clause with a forced neutrality between religion and irreligion. He criticizes the Court's misinterpretation for conflicting with the original intentions of the Founding Fathers. In his view, this flawed understanding presumes that government endorsement of a generalized religious morality is impermissible. Shapiro also takes issue with the Lemon v. Kurtzman ruling, which set forth an incoherent standard—known as the "Lemon test"—for judging the constitutionality of religious expressions in public.

Justice Gorsuch, in 2022, echoed Shapiro’s concerns, criticizing the "Lemon test" as unworkable and asserting that it creates conflict between the Establishment Clause and the clauses guaranteeing free speech and free exercise. Shapiro believes that displays teaching Judeo-Christian morality in a non-denominational way can serve a beneficial social role.

The display of the Ten Commandments in public schools is constitutional and serves an important purpose

Shapiro points to Louisiana, the first state to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom. After the legislation—signed by Republican Governor Jeff Landry—came into effect, it called for poster-sized Commandments to be shown from elementary through to state-funded universities. Governor Landry justified this by invoking the historical significance of these as foundational to law.

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Shapiro emphasizes the centrality of the Ten Commandments and traditional Judeo-Christian ethics to social stability, moral standards, and the health of society. He expresses concern over the erosion of these values in modern American society.

Adherence to the Ten Commandments is crucial for social stability and cohesion

Shapiro suggests that the decline in following the Ten Commandments, particularly commandments such as "thou shalt not commit adultery," has had negative outcomes for society. He alludes to an erosion of traditional values and moral standards in the U.S., which he believes to be a direct result of moving away from foundational religious precepts.

Abandoning the Ten Commandments has led to a breakdown of traditional values and moral standards in American society

Shapiro asserts that societal moves to remove the Ten Commandments signal a larger trend to discard the core ethics that have underpinned Western civilization, leading to moral deterioration. He criticizes the current American attitude towards parents, accusing society of scorning past generations as racists and bigots without considering the consequences of such judgments. Shapiro also points out the troubling societal acceptance of bearing false witness when it aligns with particular political motivations.

Enshrining foundational moral principles beyond the scope of public debate is essential for a well-functioning civilization

Shapiro argues that societies that undermine the Ten Commandments risk their own stability and cohesion. In support of this notion, Governor Jeff Landry promotes the display of the Ten Commandm ...

The weakening of Western resolve and values has emboldened authoritarian adversaries like Russia and China

Ben Shapiro critiques the current American leadership's response to international relations, especially how these relations impact the geopolitical stability. Shapiro suggests that Joe Biden's administration shows a weakening in American resolve, implying that adversaries could see this as an opportunity to act against Western interests.

The alliance between Russia and North Korea demonstrates the growing threat posed by anti-Western, morally bankrupt regimes

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have demonstrated a concerning consolidation of power by signing an agreement pledging mutual aid against aggression. This alliance raises alarms as it comes during a time of escalating tensions with the West.

Shapiro points out the gravity of an alliance between Russia and North Korea, especially considering Russia's notorious history of warfare marked by severe brutality. He also finds it troubling that during Putin's significant visit to North Korea — the first in 24 years — discussions about a potential arms arrangement could lead to Pyongyang providing Moscow with munitions for use in Ukraine. This, in turn, could result in North Korea gaining economic assistance and technology transfers that might bolster its nuclear and missile programs.

The Biden administration's naïve and ineffective foreign policy has exacerbated global instability

Shapiro is critical of the Biden administration's perceived naive approach to autocratic nations like Iran, asserting that this underestimation has consequently fortified Iran's ambition ...