Courthouses banned from Ten Commandments display

THE US Supreme Court yesterday voted against allowing the Ten Commandments to be displayed in two Kentucky courthouses.

However, in the narrow five to four decision, the court declined to prohibit all displays in court buildings or on US Government property.

The justices voting on the winning side left themselves legal wiggle room on this issue, however, saying that some displays would be permissible if they’re portrayed neutrally in order to honour the nation’s legal history.