Man Embarks On 440 Mile Walk To DC To Promote Ten Commandments

The debate about religion could pop up once again as a funeral director and former US Marine has walked from Tennessee to Washington D.C. He wants the US Congress to pass a law allowing the Ten Commandments in public buildings.

The year of 2009 could be the year of religious debates and clash between religious denominations. So far, United States President Barack Obama could find himself at major odds with the religious community let alone the Christian Right. But, this is not about Obama and the religious right. This is about 51-year-old Scott Teague. He lives in Mountain City, Tennessee. The 2000 Census stated that the population was at 2,383. However, it is unknown what the current population of this place at. Here’s a brief history lesson: It is in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the Daniel Boone Heritage Trail. This was one of the trails used by Boone. Not many people may have heard of Mountain City. Perhaps it could be a bit known soon. Teague, a former US Marine that works as a funeral director, has taken upon himself to literally walk from Mountain City all the way to Washington D.C. Yes, Teague is walking. He is not taking any transportation. Perhaps this is a walk of faith for Teague. Why is Teague making such a walk? Teague wants to appeal to the United States Congress. He wants a law passed that allows the Ten Commandments to be placed in public buildings such as schools and government courthouses. He said: “These commandments were not written by any religion but the finger of Almighty God, our great creator and heavenly Father, to be followed by everyone.” Teague started the walk on February 5 from the Johnson County Courthouse. He should be there around early March. So far, Teague has support from his community. The walk is estimated at 440 miles. Jack Roddy of the Watauga Baptist Association adds: “We have been one nation under God and earnestly wish to keep our footing on this foundation. The walk is one man’s extraordinary effort, yet so many seem to be identifying with it. In fact, some are actually joining him along the way.” However, there is opposition. The opposition makes a valid point. This contradicts the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. One important aspect of the First Amendment is “Freedom of religion.” In this respect, the opposition runs a valid point. Plus, such a request from Teague and his supporters does violate the separation of Church and State. However, they have yet to arrive in Washington D.C. There are some questions to be asked. Will Congress listen to Teague? Will there be any possible political backlash or fallout out of this? Will another major religion debate be brought up?