CINCINNATI (AP) - An attorney for two Kentucky counties says courthouse displays of the Ten Commandments are for educational and historical purposes.
The new argument in the 10-year dispute follows a 2005 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the displays in McCreary and Pulaski counties had a predominantly religious purpose. However, the court also ruled that religious materials are allowed as part of an educational or historical display.
The counties' lawyer yesterday told a panel of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati that the new displays satisfy the high court's requirement. They focus on foundations of American law and government, and includes plaques featuring the Bill of Rights and the words to the "Star-Spangled Banner."
But the American Civil Liberties Union says the counties are still trying to promote religion.
Web Search powered by YAHOO!
|
LifestylesLifestyles
Attorney says Ten Commandments displays are legal
CINCINNATI (AP) - An attorney for two Kentucky counties says courthouse displays of the Ten Commandments are for educational and historical purposes.
By:
|
WNCT
Published: October 21, 2009
Published: October 21, 2009
Email
Facebook
Google
Twitter
Favorites
MoreAdvertisement
View More:
American Civil Liberties Union,
Attorney,
Cincinnati,
Court Of Appeals In Cincinnati,
Kentucky,
Law_Crime,
Lawyer,
Mccreary,
Pulaski,
U.S. Circuit Court Of Appeals,
U.S. Supreme Court
Not what you're looking for? Try our quick search:
Reader Comments
*Facebook Account Required to Comment. If you are not already logged into Facebook, please click the comment button to do so.Deal of the Day
Advertisement
Interactive Radar
Advertisement
Featured Blogger
Reel Reviews
Updated: 02/10/2012
Nine On Your Side's Phillip Sayblack shares his take on the latest movie and dvd releases.
More Posts by Reel Reviews
Hot Topics on WNCT.com
Advertisement
Advertisement