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To: muawiyah

we've been over and over this- there is NO 'test of religion' a 'test of religion' would be having the person stand before courts and asked to confirm that they beleive in God- if not, they couldn't get the job- however, there are still some states that DO actually have a TRUE test of religion when running for office- swearing an oath is in no way a 'test of religion' as has been defined by the courts. that argument doesn't hold water as much as oponents of religion would like it to be- As stated a person does NOT have to even agree that there is a God- BUT they had better agree that the majority of citizens DO beleive there is a God and that WE hold it sacred to swear before God- the person is absolutely free to deny the existence of God- but they'd better agree to our mandate of swearing an oath or affirmation. http://sacredscoop.com


61 posted on 12/25/2006 11:02:42 AM PST by CottShop
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To: CottShop
"Affirmation" is handled quite readily by atheists every day, and in some states its the preferred method. However if you've gotta' "swear" go to it, but whatever you do it doesn't apply to elected officials of the US government nor to appointed officers of the US government.

As far as I'm concerned, this member of the Nation of Islam can use his Koran for toilet paper, or whatever he wants.

77 posted on 12/25/2006 5:05:15 PM PST by muawiyah
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