April 22 (UPI) -- A U.S. appeals court has ruled that Texas can require schools to display a copy of the Ten Commandments, finding the legislation that mandates the Decalogue in classrooms does not require students to believe in the religious teachings.
The Tuesday ruling from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is a victory for Texas conservatives and Christians who have fought to further include religion in public spaces. The decision is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court.
"This is a major victory for Texas and our moral values," the state's Republican attorney general, Ken Paxton, said in a statement.
"The Ten Commandments have had a profound impact on our nation, and it's important that students learn from them every single day."
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