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To: tejek who wrote (193174)	7/2/2004 7:06:27 PM
From: i-node	Read Replies (1) of 1572442

Did you read Jefferson's letter? The irony is that back then most people in the colonies/first states were Christians. However, they were concerned that the Church of England would try to insert themselves into the gov't. That's why he was very clear that their should be a clear division between the two. I'm fully familiar with the rationale. The fear, of course, was as you indicated -- that the Church of England would insert itself into government. But at the same time, religion continued to play a huge role in government. I'm not a religious individual. Like Jefferson and the others, I would not want a theocracy. But that does not extend to banning the Ten Commandments from a government building, or banning the use of the word "God" in a pledge. Where do we stop? Are you offended at the thousands of white crosses that appear in Arlington Cemetary? Should THEY be removed? Just a year ago, you were much more supportive of the separation of church and state. I still support it. I just don't believe these unreasonable actions, such as changing the LA logo, make any sense. It is liberal idiocy.

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