Podcast with Alex McFarland on the Ten Commandments and the Schools

Topic: Ten Commandments and the Schools.

There’s a battle surrounding the Ten Commandments in the schools today—even in the conservative state of Texas. Hamilton Strategies writes, QUOTE “James Talarico, a Texas state representative, doesn’t like putting up the 10 Commandments in Texas classrooms. But Dr. Alex McFarland, a youth and culture expert, says having the 10 Commandments in schools is one place they absolutely belong. Who is right? Talarico is quoted in the Texas Tribune saying, ‘My faith means more to me than anything, but I don’t believe the government should be forcing religion onto any American citizen, especially our children. I’m a Christian who firmly believes in the separation of church and state.’ Dr. Alex McFarland says that’s a terrible misunderstanding of the New Testament’s view of government. And why deprive students from learning the world’s most vital moral code? Is the point to prevent conversations about ethics? Even in Communist China, you can believe what you want as long as you don’t say anything about it.” Dr. Alex McFarland joins Jerry Newcombe to discuss the Ten Commandments and the schools. www.alexmcfarland.com