Re: another un-separation example...."This largess (our tax dollars at work) would probably not be large enough to upset the Christian Conservatives who know what 'faith-based' is supposed to mean."
I found this caustic and uncalled for. My reply was this....
"Why o' why do people keep referring to separation of church and state when there is absolutely no reference to that in the US constitution. They start off with a false premise and go on to infer separation of government and religion.
Here's a quote from one of the founding fathers...
"We have no government armed with the power capable of contending with human passions, unbridled by morality and true religion. Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other" - John Adams (Found on Lando Lincoln's home page)
Why does Mr. Conlon find it necessary to snidely insult Christian conservatives by assuming that they would be upset on principle with this grant to Buddhists. His hatred, elitism and ignorance is showing.
BTW I would rather see lower taxes that would leave more money in my pocket that I could share with worthy causes. I don't think it is the governments responsibility to provide charity."
Comments?
The volunteers help mentor people who are making the transition off of welfare.
"Jeez Dude, this means you gotta like go to work. Like meditate on it man."
Westerm, college town Buddhists are flat out wierd.