The Briefing with Albert Mohler Thursday, April 23, 2026
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Apr 23, 2026 A federal appeals ruling allowing Ten Commandments postings in Texas classrooms sparks a look at the Lemon Test’s decline. The conversation traces the historical influence of the Ten Commandments on Western law and education. It also examines secular pushback against biblical moral claims and recent political resignations tied to sexual and financial misconduct. The moral law’s persistence in a changing age is highlighted.
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Fifth Circuit Ruling Signals Supreme Court Clash
- The Fifth Circuit allowed Texas to require Ten Commandments postings, signaling a likely Supreme Court showdown over church-state boundaries.
- Albert Mohler ties this to the Court's rejection of the Lemon Test and notes a 9–8 split that increases Supreme Court review chances.
State Frames Ten Commandments As Civic Heritage
- Texas argued Ten Commandments displays are civic reminders of national heritage and legal origins rather than proselytizing religious instruction.
- The Fifth Circuit majority emphasized teachers aren't required to proselytize and students aren't being catechized.
ACLU Argues Displays Impose Scripture On Children
- The ACLU argued the core issue is whether the state can 'impose biblical scripture on children,' framing the display as coercive.
- Mohler calls it a smart secularist tactic but counters with historical embedding of scripture in U.S. civic life.