About this episode

Dr. Mark Chancey discusses the implications of moral formation and the role of the Ten Commandments in education and politics.

Show Notes: Dr. Mark Chancey joins Eddie and Chris for an open and frank conversation about moral formation. Where should children learn about the Ten Commandments? Is it within families and the church or should it be put into public schools, as it has in Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas? What are the implications of using religious symbols like the Ten Commandments to gain political influence? Mark Chancey is a Professor of Religious Studies at Southern Methodist University. He earned both h...

People in this episode

Hosts: Eddie, Chris

Guest: Mark Chancey

Topics covered

• moral formation
• Ten Commandments
• religious symbols
• political influence
• education

Keywords

• moral humility
• Ten Commandments
• public schools
• religious influence
• children's education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Southern Methodist University

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