Opinion

GOP Pushes the Ten Commandments but Ignores Jesus’ Actual Teachings

READ THE OTHER BOOK, TOO

I have no problem with the Ten Commandments in public schools. But Jesus taught charity, forgiveness, and peace—not smiting sinners.

Matt Lewis
Matt Lewis 

Senior Columnist

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