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The true question here is should government property be used to promote religion. Now that the true question is made clear, debate away.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

promote = To raise to a more important or responsible job or rank.;To advance to the next higher grade ; To contribute to the progress or growth of; further ; To urge the adoption of; advocate ; To attempt to sell or popularize by advertising or publicity ; To help establish or organize.

Congress = The national legislative body of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Shall = Something that will take place or exist in the future ;Something, such as an order, promise, requirement, or obligation ;The will to do something or have something take place

Make =To cause to exist or happen; bring about; create ; To bring into existence by shaping, modifying, or putting together material; construct ; To form by assembling individuals or constituents ; To change from one form or function to another

no =Used to express refusal, denial, disbelief, emphasis, or disagreement ; Not at all; not by any degree.

Law =A rule of conduct or procedure established by custom, agreement, or authority. A code of principles based on morality, conscience, or nature.

respecting = To feel or show deferential regard for; esteem.

an = This word is properly an adjective, but is commonly called the indefinite article. It is used before nouns of the singular number only, and signifies one, or any, but somewhat less emphatically.

establishment = The act of establishing. The condition or fact of being established. Something established, as:
An arranged order or system, especially a legal code.
A permanent civil, political, or military organization.
An established church.
A place of residence or business with its possessions and staff. A public or private institution, such as a hospital or school. often Establishment An established social order, as:
A group of people holding most of the power and influence in a government or society. Often used with the.
A controlling group in a given field of activity. Often used with the. That which is established; as: (a) A form of government, civil or ecclesiastical; especially, a system of religion maintained by the civil power; as, the Episcopal establishment of England. (b) A permanent civil, military, or commercial, force or organization. (c) The place in which one is permanently fixed for residence or business; residence, including grounds, furniture, equipage, etc.; with which one is fitted out; also, any office or place of business, with its fixtures; that which serves for the carrying on of a business; as, to keep up a large establishment; a manufacturing establishment.

of = Associated with or adhering to.

religion = Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe. A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship. The life or condition of a person in a religious order. A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader. A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion. It was there before we were
It was there before the government was[But our government was established around it]
Its not being advertised !
Its not being sold !
Its not being established ! [It already was !]
You can't advance it to a higher grade [Its already to the highest grade it can be unless you think your better than God!]
No one stands in front of it and and advocates or pushes you to adopt it !
Its already Popular and its already organized in many fashions and sects just choose one!

No this is clearly an attack on God and religion as well as free speech

The first amendment was created so that govenment in its [so called ] infinant wisdom does not create its own religion and force you to follow it!

Its plain and simple but for some reason organizations that are supposed to be for civil rights like the A.C.L.U. and others want God out of EVERYTHING including the basic establisment of our countrys own founding fathers basic rules for keeping this country free.

134 posted on 08/21/2003 4:06:56 PM PDT by ATOMIC_PUNK ("Lord make me fast and accurate")
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135 posted on 08/21/2003 4:11:19 PM PDT by ATOMIC_PUNK ("Lord make me fast and accurate")
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