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russ_watters
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In any case, MRP, I'm sure you know those two words were added to the pledge by McCarthy during his communist witchhunt. Not something I'd want to associate my religion with.
The first amendment guarantees freedom of religion and its implication is separation of church and state. There is no argument here: the Supreme Court upholds this interpretation of the 1st amendment at every challenge.
MRP, its fine if you THINK a government SHOULD be based on and its power derived from religion, but the US isn't like that.
The first amendment guarantees freedom of religion and its implication is separation of church and state. There is no argument here: the Supreme Court upholds this interpretation of the 1st amendment at every challenge.
MRP, its fine if you THINK a government SHOULD be based on and its power derived from religion, but the US isn't like that.