jff Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I will never persecute another for their faith-based practices, whether it be Christian, Muslim, or witchcraft. If you want to worship a rock - go for it. If that rock is what it takes to help you get through this world and answers all of your questions about life and why we are here - go for it. In my experience, religion does not claim to be able to do those things, so why should we expect that from a rock? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
explodo Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 be that as it may, it never resulted in a mickey mouse character encouraging children to blow themselves up so some old farts can attempt to rule the world under islamic law.But it did give us one kick ass "museum". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aeglos Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 The separation between church and state is one of the few things that keeps me sane in the political sphere. Or maybe people should rule by divine right again?! It is terrifying to know that the 'halls of power' are 200-400 years behind ethics/philosophy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isadorah Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Linda Carter is a Christian. i think i've updated my avatar. let's see. ok, computer glitch. will change shortly. i know everyone's in suspense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikol Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 It is terrifying to know that the 'halls of power' are 200-400 years behind ethics/philosophy. I didn't realize there was some sort of consensus on ethics/philosophy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncle wilco Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I didn't realize there was some sort of consensus on ethics/philosophy.you didn't get the memo? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hi my name is Lee Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 People fail to realize the original intention of the term "separation of church and state" was more so to prevent religious organizations from being interfered with by the federal government rather than to eliminate public displays of faith. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 That was an important of it, yes, but I really don't think that Thomas Jefferson, who is essentially provided the philosophical founder of the idea of separation of church and state in this country, would agree with you that that was the "original intention." The Founders were very aware of how dangerous it would be for one religious faction to have control over the government. Perhaps they didn't talk about it as much as some people do now, but that's because, at the time, it wasn't as prevelant of a threat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 "Religion and government will both exist in greater purity, the less they are mixed together."-James Madison Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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