Public Display of the Ten Commandments

Faith organizations to dedicate a public display of the Ten Commandments across the street from the United States Supreme Court.

What: Dedication of stone monument, which has the full text of the Ten Commandments written on it.

When: Saturday, June 3, 4:00 P.M.

Where: The location of the dedication service is 109 2nd Street NE, Washington, DC (across the street from the Supreme Court)

Who: The ceremony will be conducted by Faith and Action along with the Christian Defense Coalition.

This monument is the only public display of the Ten Commandments, which has all the Commandments written out in English, in Washington, D.C.

The groups believe they are well within their constitutional rights to publicly display the Ten Commandments and will challenge any efforts by city officials to remove it.

Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Director of the Christian Defense Coalition, comments, “This display serves as a powerful visible reminder to our political and judicial leaders that our nation’s government was founded on the principles contained in the Ten Commandments. Over 75% of Americans support the public display of the Ten Commandments because they realize our communities are safer and healthier when we follow the truths contained in them. We want to make it very clear to Washington, D.C. officials that any efforts to remove this public display would be a violation of the First Amendment and a blatant act of hostility and bigotry toward faith. Under no circumstances will we remove this Ten Commandments monument.”

Rev. Rob Schenck, President of Faith and Action, states, “This public display of the Ten Commandments is all about giving glory to God and advancing the truth. Capitol Hill is in need of both. We expect fierce opposition, but we will vigorously fight for our constitutional right to acknowledge God in the public square.”