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The words are clear and the intent is well documented random thoughts Send a noteboard - 08/05/2014 05:13:42 AM

Adding phrases like "separation of church and state" implies things neither in the Constitution nor intended by the founders. I know some courts have chosen to read it differently but the reality is the constitution does not give the courts the right to intrepid new meaning into the Constitution. They granted themselves that power despite the fact that it is clearly prohibited.they were trying to prevent the government from doing what England had done and establishing a official church not forbidding local governments from opening city council meetings

It is very clear from reading the correspondence from that time with a prayer.

As a libertarian I firmly support the idea that government should not be involved in religion but that doesn't mean I think we should denying football players the right to pray before a game and have their coach lead it if he chooses. That in my opinion is government interfering with religion. Let people pray or not as choose even if they are on government property or they are part of the government. The idea that government should go out of its way to recognize less popular religions I think it a bigger problem. The real issue comes not when employees of the government practice their religion but when the government uses its power to influence religion saying who and when religious expression should be allowed. There should be limits, I don't want my children indoctrinated at school but saying "under God" doesn't really cross that line.

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SCOTUS - Time to pray at Town Council meetings! - 05/05/2014 06:54:56 PM 1083 Views
I'm agnostic but I think they made the right decision - 05/05/2014 08:09:21 PM 697 Views
Yeah, pretty much how I feel *NM* - 06/05/2014 12:27:22 AM 295 Views
Absolutely.....I'm not religious, but I love this decision..... - 06/05/2014 02:36:29 AM 638 Views
I think you're misunderstanding the problem. It's not a question of being "offended" - 06/05/2014 02:43:26 PM 609 Views
But look at what you're advocating for... - 06/05/2014 10:55:56 PM 605 Views
let's not go to extremes - 07/05/2014 12:33:38 AM 615 Views
please point out where constitution calls for a separation of church and state - 07/05/2014 06:44:42 PM 621 Views
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion...." - 08/05/2014 12:37:06 AM 587 Views
so the answer no you can't - 08/05/2014 04:50:26 AM 590 Views
Again- it's not about being offended - 07/05/2014 04:02:29 AM 658 Views
America doesn't have seperation of church and state it has freedom of relgion - 07/05/2014 06:42:19 PM 615 Views
Not exactly. - 07/05/2014 07:01:23 PM 617 Views
The words are clear and the intent is well documented - 08/05/2014 05:13:42 AM 619 Views
Yeah, seems sensible. - 05/05/2014 10:08:39 PM 633 Views
Re: Yeah, seems sensible. - 06/05/2014 07:04:01 PM 608 Views
our Constitution expressly prohibits the establishment of religion by government, though - 06/05/2014 09:20:19 PM 627 Views
I couldn't disagree more... - 06/05/2014 10:50:19 PM 606 Views
bad analogy - 07/05/2014 12:19:26 AM 612 Views
But the GOVERNMENT is participating/supporting - 07/05/2014 04:17:32 AM 600 Views
Yeah, I'm aware. - 07/05/2014 07:03:36 AM 616 Views
That's not unreasonable - 06/05/2014 08:01:48 AM 677 Views
There's plenty that I don't want.... - 06/05/2014 10:57:41 PM 638 Views
In Keeping With Tradition Is Terrible Justification - 08/05/2014 03:37:34 AM 636 Views

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