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To: Thomas A Watson who wrote (706312)10/7/2005 12:52:01 PM
From: trouthead  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 769669
 
It is not about upsetting anyone or offending anyone. None of the cases brought are about someone being upset. It is about the govt endorsing any religion.

Displaying words is always an endorsement of those words. People don't put saying on their fridge because they are neutral to what the words mean. Businesses use and post slogans like, "The customer comes first." because they endorse what those words stand for.

You have simply stated that it is dumb to believe it is an endorsement. How about some actual logic and reasoning?

An example of why the state should not endorse a religion is the way I've been treated on this board for having a contrary opinion. I have been vilified and asked to leave the country. This is what is at the bottom fo the slippery slope of the state establishing a religion.

jb



To: Thomas A Watson who wrote (706312)10/7/2005 4:14:41 PM
From: JDN  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 769669
 
I agree with you, the more we wander from the 10 Commandments the more sorrow there is in the world. I dont care if you live in deepest darkest Africa and worship tree Gods, if you follow the tenents of the 10 commandments you and others around you would lead a better life. As you say, the 10 Commandments are NOT a religion, they are a direction for a better life. jdn


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