To: antiRepublicrat
In fact, during the debate on the First Amendment, Congress specifically rejected amendment changes that would have specifically demanded neutrality on religion.
Those objecting to it during the debates said they thought it went too far, and that view carried the day.
79 posted on
08/10/2005 9:42:22 AM PDT by
rwfromkansas
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To: rwfromkansas
In fact, during the debate on the First Amendment, Congress specifically rejected amendment changes that would have specifically demanded neutrality on religion
Benjamin Franklin suggested Congress open with a prayer. His suggestion was unanimously rejected and Congress demanded separation of Church and State.
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85 posted on
08/10/2005 10:53:38 AM PDT by
mugs99
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