Originally posted by PlatoSVT:
Originally posted by mbSVT:
Originally posted by PlatoSVT:
Umm, seperation of church and state.....



Originally posted by PlatoSVT:

18.- I think that liberals are simply trying to have equal rights for display, just as Christian mangers have the right to display their religion and faith







I'm confused as to why you're confused. Christian churches have the right to display their faith, just as gays/special interests have a right to display themselves. The deal with the ten commandments in a courtroom WAS shoving religion in someones face, as the courtroom is a public institution. The pledge allegiance thing was a stretch for me, so I can't back that one up, but the ten commandments was justifiable in taking it down.



Separation of church & state, as it was intended by the founding fathers, was to prevent establishment of a "state religion". They did not want a theocracy that would deny rights or access to people of other faiths. After all, escaping religious persecution was one of the reasons for coming to the New World.

The display of various religious symbols, observance of religious customs, rights, & rituals was NOT intended to be prohibited - even in the halls of the governmental buildings themselves. The traditional prayor at the beginning of legislative sessions is testement to this. I recall a religious symbol or two on some of our early currency.

Freedom of religion - not freedom from religion. If you don't believe, don't pray, but do not trample on my right to free speech.

Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.