1st of Ten

As a Jew, Dennis Prager takes the "ten commandments" as the "ten statements," and so "I am the LORD thy God" (Exodus 20:1) is the beginning of the ten statements.

Two things to notice:

1. Significance of "ethical monotheism" - changed the world
2. Significance of freedom - American founders knew God wants people to be free

You don't have to agree with every point he makes, but these two are important.