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The TEN COMMANDMENTS - Who Wants Them Gone The Most (And Why)

Posted on 08/21/2003 12:27:25 PM PDT by Happy2BMe

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To: Happy2BMe
I give you this opening to demonstrat that religious freedom (not the freedom from religion)) was the driving force behind the Revolution.

There were many reasons listed in the DOI.

not the freedom from religion

Are you implying that majorities through government should be able to impose religion upon unwilling minorities?

Would you penalize those who had the 'wrong' beliefs?

Would you force citizens to pay tithes or attend church against their will?

221 posted on 08/25/2003 12:18:52 PM PDT by freeeee
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To: Happy2BMe
L-U-I-S G-O-N-Z-A-L-E-Z

The Constitution currently in use by the State of Alabama is the 1901 constitution. While you're updating your information, check out Article 3.

222 posted on 08/25/2003 1:34:27 PM PDT by Luis Gonzalez (There's no such thing as a stupid question, there are however, many inquisitive morons out there...)
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To: Protagoras
Koran? I don't think the Founding Fathers had the Koran in mind when they established the Republic.

Scheming...? No. I'll be upfront and work above board.

How about this... don't call them the 10 Commandments... call them the "10 Directives that, if Followed, Will Lead to a More Fulfilling, Rewarding Life for All?"

The majority lost the battle, but WILL win the war.

Trajan88; Law Hall (may it R.I.P.) Ramp 9 Mule; f.u.p.

223 posted on 08/25/2003 4:17:33 PM PDT by Trajan88
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To: Trajan88
Koran? I don't think the Founding Fathers had the Koran in mind when they established the Republic.

No, they had the first amendment in mind. No state religion.

You change the rules now for your favorite religion and tomorrow the rag heads might get theirs. That will be the day the Koran goes up in the courthouse.

224 posted on 08/26/2003 7:02:07 AM PDT by Protagoras (Putting government in charge of morality is like putting pedophiles in charge of children.)
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To: Trajan88
How about this... don't call them the 10 Commandments... call them the "10 Directives that, if Followed, Will Lead to a More Fulfilling, Rewarding Life for All?"

And that's not a scheme? LOL.

The ten commandments don't need your help or the help of government. The day we need some government employee telling us what religion to follow is the day religion will become irrelevant. That might very well be the first day of the Revelation events.

225 posted on 08/26/2003 7:06:08 AM PDT by Protagoras (Putting government in charge of morality is like putting pedophiles in charge of children.)
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To: Protagoras
A scheme is the 4-3 or the 3-4.

Which one is better? Who cares... it is almost upon us.

Trajan88

226 posted on 08/26/2003 7:03:49 PM PDT by Trajan88
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To: Happy2BMe
'I was "infoing" you only on that post - it was directed to freee and his agnostic crew'

Must have been directed at me by mistake, as well.
227 posted on 08/27/2003 6:09:56 AM PDT by bk1000
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