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by Chaz Stevens
Dallas Morning News

Soon, Gov. Greg Abbott will sign Senate Bill 10 into law, placing Ten Commandments posters in every public school classroom in Texas. As a professional disruptor, I offer three words in response: “Thou shalt not.”

You see, SB 10 isn’t just unconstitutional, it’s the Wonka Golden Ticket for unintended religious consequences. So please, Texas lawmakers, be careful what you pray for.

In 2022, the Texas Legislature passed a law requiring public schools to display posters that read “In God We Trust.” So I donated posters to the cause: 2,500 of them, displaying “In God We Trust” in Arabic. Roughly 100 boxes sent, and with zero displayed, this endeavor exposed Austin’s selective approach to religious freedom.

Today, I’m laying the groundwork to send 25,000 deliberately provocative Ten Commandments posters, another test of the state’s commitment to religious equality. I suspect this effort, too, will be ignored — or at least attempted to be ignored.

This strategy, known as malicious compliance, involves obeying regulations so precisely that hypocrisy becomes glaringly evident. Texas must either display every religious viewpoint or openly engage in constitutional bias.

So why escalate after being ignored the first time?

Last year, I learned the art of “lawfare” by filing a federal pro se viewpoint discrimination lawsuit against Broward County Schools in Florida. Though I lost the legal battle, I forced Broward County to revise their discriminatory practices. The experience taught me that legal pressure, even from a citizen, works. Now, I find Texas squarely in my sights.

My Ten Commandments posters will include an Arabic edition, testing Texas’ commitment to inclusivity; Russian and Chinese editions, highlighting Texas’ undeniable cultural diversity; and a four-letter word edition, emphasizing the Biblical words kill, adultery, steal and, of course, ass.

Releasing the artwork under a Creative Commons license allows Texans and everyone else to freely download, print and distribute these posters. Nothing drives grassroots accountability like thousands of citizens engaging in direct action.

Gov. Abbott, be careful what you pray for.

T. Chaz Stevens is founder of Revolt Training. His efforts have been featured in The Washington Post, CNN, MSNBC, NPR, and Fortune.

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"Yes, he's provocative. Yes, he can be abrasive. Yes, he often rubs traditionalists the wrong way."

"But here's the thing: He gets results. He demands attention through his unique brand of clever, funny, effective activism. That kind of public spotlight on a story can often do more than an entire cadre of lawyers. "

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"South Florida politicos have long admired (or feared) his sharp wit, savvy and doggedness — now, Chaz can show you the best, most effective way to get s**t done."

Phil Ammann, Journalist, Florida Politics

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Sharon Baron, editor of ParklandTalk.com

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Anne Geggis, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist

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Aaron Nevins, GOP Consultant

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"His pursuit of truth is intense and motivated. Love him or hate him, you must respect his work ethic and focus."

Commissioner Michael Udine, Broward County

"Disruption Isn’t Just Necessary—It’s Democratic."

"Chaz Stevens has always embodied a fearless, in-your-face style of activism that cuts through noise and demands attention. His work isn’t just provocative—it’s purposeful. Whether he’s challenging government hypocrisy, exposing corruption, or pushing the boundaries of free expression, Chaz does so with biting humor and unapologetic urgency."

"What makes Chaz especially powerful is that his activism forces people to think—about power dynamics, institutional contradictions, and our collective responsibility to speak out. He doesn’t just push the envelope; he sets it on fire to make his point."

"In Florida, where critical voices are often silenced and sanitized, Chaz Stevens is a powerful reminder that disruption isn’t just necessary—it’s democratic."

Anna Eskamani, Florida State Representative

"Satan Loves the First Amendment. Broward Schools Didn’t."

"The Church of Satanology, run by the Ministry of Chaz the Bropostle, is a more political, constitution-based effort than it is an actual religion."

Lianna Norman, USA Today

"Council Braces for Flag Lawsuit Showdown."

"I think [Church of Satanology] is just nudging us to make the correct separation of church and state."

Torrington, CT City Council member Stephan Ivain

"The Law is on His Side."

“This letter was sent to poke the city in the eye for its poor choices ... [Chaz] knows what he's doing and the law is on his side.”

Attorney and Hartford, CT councilmen Joshua Michtom

"Stop Flag Propaganda."

"To help save it from itself, Connecticut could use a few more gadflies like T. Chaz Stevens."

Chris Powell, Columnist, CT Examiner

"It’s peaceful, it’s not violent."

"CHAZ STEVENS, the leader of Revolt Training, is heading out to Fort Lauderdale with 11 other protestors to — wait for it — wear inflatable male genitalia costumes paired with masks of Trump’s face."

Stevens said, "We are there smiling and taking pictures and it’s the absolute essence of our constitutional rights. Plus we’ll have a good time.”

Kimberly Leopard, Politico

“Provocative Activism That Gets Results Beyond Lawsuits.”

"As someone who has covered church/state separation for decades, I know that it's not always enough to make speeches or file lawsuits. Sometimes, you just need to grab the public's attention. No one does that better than Chaz Stevens."

"Yes, he's provocative. Yes, he can be abrasive. Yes, he often rubs traditionalists the wrong way."

"But here's the thing: He gets results. He demands attention through his unique brand of clever, funny, effective activism. That kind of public spotlight on a story can often do more than an entire cadre of lawyers. "

Hemant Mehta, editor of FriendlyAtheist.com

“Chaz Stevens Weaponizes Bureaucracy for Change.”

"As a media disrupter, guerrilla marketer, and all-around political gadfly, Chaz Stevens personifies John Lewis' idea of 'Good Trouble.' Few in Florida know more about weaponizing governmental bureaucracy to achieve tangible positive results."

"South Florida politicos have long admired (or feared) his sharp wit, savvy and doggedness — now, Chaz can show you the best, most effective way to get s**t done."

Phil Ammann, Journalist, Florida Politics

"A Relentless, Fearless, and Brilliantly Satirical Force."

"His unique brand of activism - equal parts performance art and legal precision has led to tangible change: public displays removed, policies reevaluated, and a growing awareness of the need for true governmental neutrality in matters of religion.”

Sharon Baron, editor of ParklandTalk.com

"A Relentless, Fearless, and Brilliantly Satirical Force."

"Chaz Stevens doesn’t care about you or your feelings because he’s defending the U.S. Constitution."

"And he’ll go to the mat to keep it unsullied by those who seek to defile it in the name of any agenda."

Anne Geggis, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist

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Aaron Nevins, GOP Consultant

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