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To: Ilaine who wrote (23198)	4/26/1999 9:35:00 AM
From: Rambi	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 71178

I bow to the OED in that religio-onis derived from religare, although even they admit that it is of doubtful etymology. (I wonder why Cicero went with religere) I would say, however, that the understanding of the word today is based on the meaning of religio- onis, which was of far broader scope. The way I meant it was in terms of the facade--- the structure, rituals, laws, ceremonies. Just checked my AMerican Heritage. Here is their derivation: from Latin religio- perhaps from religare- to tie fast My ego was bruised from your slightly condescending Latin lesson on top of accusing me of poor grammar, but I have recovered. I admit that my six years of Latin have in main deserted me.