# Texas Republicans want to post the Ten Commandments in every classroom

> Is there a separation of church and state in this country? That's an interesting question that has been debated a great deal, but what I'm going to say to you is I'm going to quote some of our earliest forefathers. Do you think that our forefathers...

**By:** John McGillie  
**Published:** October 17, 2026  
**Tags:** Faith, James Talarico, Midterms, Public Schools, Talafreako, Texas, Texas Politics, Texas Senate Race

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Is there a separation of church and state in this country? That's an interesting question that has been debated a great deal, but what I'm going to say to you is I'm going to quote some of our earliest forefathers. Do you think that our forefathers...

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**About the author:** John McGillie is a pen name, used for safety after threats of violence. I grew up in Wishek, North Dakota, and moved to Texas 20 years ago. I write about the history, food and back roads I keep finding along the way.

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