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Old 11-02-2012, 02:44 PM   #19
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Default Re: If no seperation of church & state....

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No, it is NOT "essentially the same thing". They intended only that the state would not "establish" a state religion.
Showing particular favor on one religious group over another is establishment.

I am quite happy not to use the government's PA systems to announce a prayer since it keeps the government out of my church.

It's a two-way street. I for one am fine with that street being barricaded.
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