John,

Louisiana has crossed a dangerous line. They’ve passed a law that forces public schools to display the Ten Commandments, eroding the foundational principle of separation between church and state. This isn't just a Louisiana issue -- Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Utah are following closely behind with similar proposals.

This move not only disrespects the diversity of students and families nationwide, but it also defies decades of constitutional law protecting religious freedom. Our public schools are places for education, not platforms for religious indoctrination. These states are rolling back the clock, undermining one of the bedrock principles of our democracy.

Make no mistake: allowing the government to impose religious displays on public institutions is a slippery slope. What's next? Mandatory prayer sessions? Religious tests for teachers? We’ve seen this playbook before, and we know where it leads, discrimination, exclusion, and a gross misuse of power.

It’s time to take a stand and tell these states that religious freedom means freedom from government-imposed religion. Schools should be a place of inclusion and education, not a battleground for religious warfare.

Sign the petition: say NO to 10 Commandments displays in public schools. Protect the separation of church and state.

We cannot allow a vocal minority to rewrite our Constitution and force their religious beliefs on the next generation. The Ten Commandments belong in homes and churches, for people that choose to practice that religion, not in taxpayer-funded classrooms. This fight is about protecting the religious freedom of all Americans, no matter their faith, or lack thereof.

The government cannot be allowed to play favorites with religion, undermining the very core of the First Amendment. Public schools should be places where every child, regardless of their faith or family background, feels represented and respected. Letting this law stand risks turning our schools into ideological battlegrounds, where inclusivity and diversity are sacrificed in favor of narrow, government-sanctioned beliefs.

By standing up now, we send a message loud and clear to every state considering similar laws: We won’t allow religious indoctrination in our public schools.

The separation of church and state is not up for debate. Say NO to 10 Commandments displays in public schools. Protect the separation of church and state.

Let’s fight back, preserve our freedoms, and keep religious mandates out of public education.

- DFA AF Team