Louisiana’s governor demands the display of the Ten Commandments in all classrooms. How odd.

Not because it’s unconstitutional, but because it’s so unnecessary. After all, regardless of our religion or lack of one, most of us are pretty sure that murdering someone is a bad idea, that coveting our brother’s wife won’t end well, that smearing our neighbors has a downside. Most of us do believe that our parents should be revered and honored, etc.

Hey, Louisiana? Here’s a better idea. Demand that all kids know the Beatitudes by heart. After all, these are direct words spoken by Christ in the Bible. As well as that, our country needs a refresher course on the fundamental messages of the New Testament. Here are a few: 1) Blessed are the poor in spirit, for they will go to heaven. 2) Blessed are the meek. 3) Blessed are the merciful. 4) Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness’ sake – my favorite.

I can’t help smirking at the thought of our Christian nationalists intoning these words without, well, a smirk. Of course, they won’t – these 2,000-year-old messages are too “woke.”

Charles Miller
Portland

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