Matthew McConaughey has expressed his belief that the Ten Commandments still have relevance in modern classrooms, despite differing views on their origin. The actor emphasized their value as a moral compass during a recent conversation with Joe Rogan.
On The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, McConaughey reflected on how children today face overwhelming external stimuli. He proposed that the Ten Commandments could provide a steady framework for kids navigating this chaos.
With all that exterior stimulus… imagine a child,
he said.
Now I’m going, ‘Does anyone have a better suggestion than the Ten Commandments?’
The star of True Detective argued that even when separated from religious interpretation, the Commandments offer clear ethical guidelines that can help children maintain focus and direction.
Debate Over Church and State in Education
When Joe Rogan raised concerns about introducing the Ten Commandments in public schools due to the separation of church and state, McConaughey responded by distinguishing between the message and its religious authorship. He suggested that objections often stem from discomfort with the source rather than the content itself.
My hang-up is that most people go to the problem with it because of the author: God,
McConaughey explained.
Pull the author off for a minute… When you look at the Ten Commandments, is there anything that anyone out there would say, ‘I disagree with that one?’
He emphasized that in uncertain times, people need a solid foundation, which for him, the Ten Commandments provide.
It’s a foundation in the storm.
McConaughey’s Personal Connection to Faith
Open about his spirituality, McConaughey has previously credited his faith as a guiding force behind his life and achievements. While acknowledging that his views might stir disagreement, he clarified that his support for the Ten Commandments in schools is about promoting values rather than endorsing religion.
In our classroom, in America, we’re gonna have the Ten Commandments,
he declared.
Is your problem that it can be considered an oppressive author? Or do you actually disagree with what it says?
His remarks suggest a call to reconsider how moral guidance is approached in education, advocating for principles that can offer stability amid societal distraction and complexity.
