Thanks for your reply.
Actually what you want from our government is exactly what Jefferson was espousing when coining the phrase “separation of church and state”. But that phrase has been manipulated ad nauseum by folks wanting a completely secular government to mean that the church should have absolutely no influence over the state. If we are to have a secular government, then our judeo-christian heritage will NOT be protected. One is the antithesis of the other.
I “followed” your response up to your very last sentence which stated “The situation is untenable...but a fanantic sets himself up for ridicule not persuasion.” I assume this is a quote from someone else, although I do not instantly recognize it. Having said that, Jesus was the ultimate fanatic. I am pleased to be so likewise categorized.
It never crossed my mind that I was addressing a fanatic in my response to you. It is just that there are those out there espousing something I believe in but loose ‘reason’ in their advocating and presentation of the concept.
I don’t think Jesus was ever a fanatic. He gave the world a totally new concept, historically NEVER before practiced in regard to fellow man and God. The Old Testament presented a more vengeful, (lawful but vengeful) God, whereas Jesus came forth with LOVE for and from God and LOVE for fellow man. The world had trouble understanding such love.
Jesus was phenomenal...but never fanatic.
By the way....that I said a “fanatic sets himself up for ridicule, not persuasion”, was mine alone! I would think, however, that it is so obviously true that others have no doubt said the same thing.
I just thought I would let you know that there is another article in the DMN this morning and I am VERY impressed w/ Barton and his tenets. I am now a fan of the guy....hope he can achieve his goals!