Louisiana governor stands firm against critics over Ten Commandments in schools.

If parents object to the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms, they should instruct their children not to gaze upon them, according to Louisiana Republican Gov. Jeff Landry.

During a Monday press conference, Landry defended the controversial law regarding the display of the Ten Commandments in schools, stating how the Pelican State would counter a lawsuit arguing it is unconstitutional.

The lawsuit has parents of public school children, the American Civil Liberties Union, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and the Freedom From Religion Foundation as plaintiffs.

Landry stated that he did not comprehend the "great commotion" surrounding the law because it reflected the will of the people, as it was enacted by elected officials.

Landry stated that it seems like people in this country have forgotten that democracy implies the rule of the majority.

"Over the past 20 years, for some reason, our society has turned the script on its head. When you elect someone, they are chosen by the majority, and that majority has the power to rule. However, this does not mean that if you disagree with something, you have the right to force the majority to like what you like. Instead, I would advise parents to tell their children not to look at it."

In June, Louisiana's Republican-controlled legislature, with the assistance of some Democrats, passed House Bill 71, which requires public schools to display religious text. As a result, Louisiana became the first state to enact this kind of legislation.

The Ten Commandments, introduced by Republican state Rep. Dodie Horton, must be the central focus of a poster printed in classrooms, which is no smaller than 11 inches by 14 inches.

"According to Landry, the legislature acted in accordance with the will of the people in the state because the bill received bipartisan support, as evidenced by the large number of votes cast in its favor."

The new law does not mandate the use of public funds for the posters, but instead, the funding will come from private donations for the posters to be displayed in schools.

One of the lawsuit filers against the law stated that Landry's statements were "insensitive" and "an insult," according to NOLA.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation's co-president, Annie Laurie Gaylor, expressed shock that the governor and attorney general would suggest telling children not to look at them as a solution to the egregious violation of conscience caused by placing Bible's edicts in every classroom in the state.

Planet Chronicle' Landon Mion contributed to this report.