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In reply to the discussion: If more churches actually followed what Christ taught they'd all have signs like this... [View all]RKP5637
(67,030 posts)49. Yep, they've been using it as a tool for eons. And then on top of that you
have things like this ...
Missouri passes 'Right to pray' measure, passes by wide margin
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/right-to-pray-measure-passes-by-wide-margin/article_4b916011-c4cb-5f69-85c0-2fc8e3f6a36e.html
"This is going to be a nightmare for school districts, which will end up getting sued by individuals on both sides of church-state debate," said Alex Luchenitser, associate legal director for Americans United for the Separation of Church and State. "This is the most far-out constitutional amendment we've seen in the church-state area."
But the amendment's supporters were thrilled with the large margin of victory Tuesday.
"You don't have to see bringing religion to public square as a threat," Hoey said. "We see it as positive thing, and most Missourians did too."
But the amendment's supporters were thrilled with the large margin of victory Tuesday.
"You don't have to see bringing religion to public square as a threat," Hoey said. "We see it as positive thing, and most Missourians did too."
http://www.examiner.com/article/missouri-s-religious-prayer-amendment-could-affect-public-school-students
"According to the language in the amendment, if a student who believes in creationism is asked to take a test on the scientifically accepted theory of evolution, the student could point to the new amendment and get out of the class. While the idea of creationism is allowed in private Christian schools, using it as an excuse in a public school could create a situation that makes everyone uncomfortable. Controversy could also arise if religions outside Christianity were used in public schools. Christianity is the most dominant religion in America, but other religions, such as Islam, are often looked down on. One could only wonder what the reaction would be if a Muslim student complained that their religious freedom was being infringed."
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Playinghardball
Aug 2012
OP
And that is exactly why I don't understand why so many black pastors are not only opposed to but
yellowcanine
Aug 2012
#54
Sorry, but the warped interpretation of the Bible is the interpretation that white washes
stopbush
Aug 2012
#42
Perhaps it gives a sense of continuity? No different from taking ones cues from Darwin, really.
MADem
Aug 2012
#32
From what I understood, not one word of the Bible was written by Jesus--it's just other people
MADem
Aug 2012
#33