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To: markfnkl
In the paternalistic nanny state of confusion (also known as NY) this is, unfortunately, no surprise.

I listened to a radio presentation this morning that made an extremely strong case that our nation was founded specifically as a Christian nation, and that the first amendment establishment clause was to prohibit governmental institutionalization of any particular denomination. (BTW, Do you know who wrote the first amendment? I didn't; it wasn't Jefferson)

They also pointed out that our publicly educated children are being taught facts, and how to learn, but not how to THINK. The election of Ms. Clinton to the Senate is ample proof that many in New York have a tough time thinking.

The sad truth is that our educators (and many others)are either grossly ignorant or actively hostile to Christianity (or both).

30 posted on 11/26/2001 3:43:17 AM PST by 70times7
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To: 70times7
My point here is that people should be free to practice their religion without improper government interference. Obviously if a Muslim child wanted to read the Koran at lunch time, or a Jewish child the Talmud, they should be perfectly free to do so. Again, government should stop confusing practice of religion with establishment of religion.
35 posted on 11/26/2001 3:50:58 AM PST by governsleastgovernsbest
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