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Va. School District Reposts Ten Commandments

CBNNews.com - A southwest Virginia school district has reposted copies of the Bible's Ten Commandments in all county schools, despite concerns that doing so is unconstitutional.

The Roanoke Times reported that the school district rehung the commandments Friday.

The commandments were up on the walls in Giles County for at least a decade next to framed copies of the U.S. Constitution. But one resident complained, claiming the commandments display violated the Constitution so school officials took them down.

Then several parents and pastors, supported by numerous citizens, told the school board it had a moral obligation to reinforce God's teachings.

Thousands Gather for National Prayer Breakfast

CBNNews.com, WASHINGTON -- White House officials, lawmakers from Capitol Hill, and leaders of countries from around the world were among the thousands of guests in Washington Thursday for the National Prayer Breakfast.

It is a tradition that dates all the way back to the days of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

A prayer breakfast where faith and politics purposefully intersect.

Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., is a member of the Congressional Prayer Caucus, which hosts the annual event. She says its purpose is clear.

"The whole focus of this event is Jesus Christ, and we share our faith around the table and usually it's with people from all around the world," Bachmann said.

Ky. Courthouse Removes Ten Commandments

CBNNews - The Ten Commandments have been removed from the Jackson County Courthouse in Lexington, Ky., in effort to resolve a Federal lawsuit.

The American Civil Liberties Union sued the courthouse three weeks ago to have the plaques removed, claiming the displays were a government endorsement of religion.

Nine framed copies of the Ten Commandments were taken off display along with a 3 by 5-foot copy that hung behind the judge's bench.
   
Judge-Executive William O. Smith said he and other members of the local Christian community did not want to put taxpayers in jeopardy of losing a costly court case.

"Personally, no, I was not in favor of removing them," Smith told Ledger-Enquirer.com.