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To: RetiredNow who wrote (243467)	7/26/2005 10:06:27 AM
From: combjelly	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1571778

"Taking "one nation under God" out of the Pledge of Allegiance. " You realize that this was added to the pledge during the 1950's?

To: RetiredNow who wrote (243467)	7/26/2005 4:42:59 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1571778

These are some examples I read in the news. If you insist, I'll find the links for you. Taking "one nation under God" out of the Pledge of Allegiance. It didn't even come close to happening. In civil meetings, banning prayer prior to proceedings and instituting a moment of silence instead. Why do you need to pray before a civil meeting? What possible import does it have in meeting about zoning in a city's downtown core? Banning Christmas displays because they are emblematic of the Christian faith. This is a bit frightening.......they've already started with XMAS commercials on tv, and yet, the religious right thinks its not getting enough XMAS. XMAS is so overdone that its becoming a burden........and forget if you are not having a good year, the expected XMAS cheer must go on no matter what. Banning of XMAS religious scenes has occurred in some places but they are far and few between. As for those who complain that a happy holiday greeting is not acceptable, I say get over it. I say Merry XMAS to people I know who are Christians, and Happy Holiday to non Christians and atheists. What's the big deal about making the distinction? Here's an article on the subject: usatoday.com If this is a big deal to you, I suggest that you make sure your own community practices XMAS the way you like and leave the rest to do it they way they want. And one last note........there is some skepticism that Jesus even existed, let alone was the son of God. Furthermore, if he did exist, there is little reason to believe he was born in December. Removing 10 Commandments monuments from every public building. You said not to list this, but it is a classic case of banning God. Once again, its separation of church and state. I don't want to live in a theocracy like Iran. All of these examples go directly against the intent and actions of our Founding Fathers. No, they don't.