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In reply to the discussion: White House asks Supreme Court to allow cross on Mt. Soledad [View all]humblebum
(5,881 posts)38. The point is that they can all be displayed on government property without
constituting government endorsement. So put up your Muslim and Atheist symbols. "Or prohibiting the free exercise thereof" means what it says. It does not specify only on private property. The term "free" is the key word.
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meanwhile, drones are murdering women and kids - gotta love the 9 commandments nt
msongs
Mar 2012
#3
By that reasoning they would have to chisel all the religious symbols of all veteran headstones.
humblebum
Mar 2012
#6
So how do you distinguish between allowing one form of religious symbol on government property
humblebum
Mar 2012
#8
Seriously, so allowing individuals to practice their right to free expression without government...
Humanist_Activist
Mar 2012
#27
Anyone can wear a religious symbol (such as a cross or Star of David) while present on public lands.
man4allcats
Mar 2012
#12
Secular Humanism has also been declared as a religion by the courts, so making the site
humblebum
Mar 2012
#15
And you listen to what a bunch of lawyers tell you rather than think for yourself?
man4allcats
Mar 2012
#16
And what are those stone tablets the figure is holding? I can't make them out.nt
humblebum
Mar 2012
#30
And what are those stone tablets the figure is holding? I can't make them out.
AlbertCat
Mar 2012
#50
That was pointed out to me repeatedly when I questioned why a self-described atheist
cbayer
Mar 2012
#42
America is a Christian nation then since the majority of Americans are Christian?
AlbertCat
Mar 2012
#53
arguing the cross that has been there since 1954 is not an endorsement of religion.
AlbertCat
Mar 2012
#45