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To: Kevin Rose who wrote (133489)	3/25/2001 11:00:36 PM
From: Little Joe	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 769667

Kevin: "However, that does not mean that they have any 'divine' rights in that representation. I.e. they can't declare themselves right 'because God says so'." Certainly they can. Why not? We through our elected officials will be the judge of their declarations. Again, I don't see any real difference between what they do and the advocacy of many other organizations who profess that their view of the good, the true and the beautiful is the truth. As long as these groups do not use violence to advocate their positions, I do not fear them. After all, when you think about it, what you are saying if you fear them is that you fear our government and our democracy. By George, we'll make a liberterian of you yet. :) Little joe

To: Kevin Rose who wrote (133489)	3/26/2001 5:00:04 PM
From: Lost in New York	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769667

Kevin said: I believe religious groups should enjoy the same representation as secular groups. However, that does not mean that they have any 'divine' rights in that representation. I.e. they can't declare themselves right 'because God says so'. Regarding your comment on "'divine' rights." WE hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights... Someone sure thought that rights come from God.