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Old 11-02-2012, 11:10 PM   #22
markfh
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Default Re: If no seperation of church & state....

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Originally Posted by CampingJosh View Post
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.
You're wrong. "Establishment" as referred to by the founders was a direct response to the Church of England which was an "established" religion dictated by the state.

The founders did NOT want religion to be excluded from government.

Not allowing political speech in churches violates the 1st amendment.
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