Whoopi Goldberg asks if schools will display the Quran after ‘foolishness’ of Louisiana’s 10 Commandments law
“If you want your child to have a religious education, send them to a religious school,” Goldberg said
Whoopi Goldberg is a renowned American actress, comedian, author, and television personality. She’s known for her roles in films such as “The Color Purple,” “Ghost,” and as a co-host on the talk show “The View.” Goldberg has won various awards, including an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, a Tony Award, and an Emmy Award, showcasing her versatility and talent across different entertainment mediums.
Whoopi Goldberg is schooling the Louisiana government on what it means to separate church and state, after Gov. Jeff Landry signed into law Wednesday a requirement that all public classrooms must display the 10 Commandments.
Goldberg speculated on Thursday’s episode of The View that the order to exhibit biblical guidelines poses “major constitutional conflicts” in Louisiana, with legal expert Sunny Hostin observing that, in 1980, a similar case in Kentucky was brought to the Supreme Court, which ruled it unconstitutional.
“We’re talking about nearly identical laws, and half a century ago they said it wasn’t okay. What he’s banking on is this reactive, partisan Supreme Court will overturn precedent and say, now, that this is okay. We should be very afraid of that,” Hostin said.
Goldberg reiterated that “we are a nation of many religions,” and questioned whether this new law means “we’re putting the Quran” or “the writings of Buddha” into school as well, to reflect that a vast array of religions are practiced in the United States.
Cohost Alyssa Farah Griffin cited reading proficiency in Louisiana schools as a greater cause for concern because the governor’s signing will “inevitably be challenged in the courts,” resulting in the state spending “millions of dollars fighting this that otherwise could be invested in the classroom to get kids up to speed,” she predicted.
After comedian and fellow panelist Joy Behar joked that Republicans should instead post the 10 Commandments at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago with “a picture of Stormy Daniels right next to it,” Goldberg again turned the conversation back to a serious consideration of separating school-backed religious education from public education centers
