Gary Glenn informs us that:
The words "separation of church and state" do not appear in the U.S. Constitution, though according to polls, a majority of Americans have been misled to believe that they do, Glenn said.
I inform Mr. Glenn that:
That has got to be one of the all-time most dimwitted arguments ever advanced in the public debate over the meaning of the First Amendment and the right of conscience. It accomplishes nothing but to reveal that the advocate is a sucker for ridiculous lines of reasoning. Using the same silly logic that underlies this pathetic argument, I could conclusively prove that the founders intended “One Nation Under Satan” and that the purpose of the federal government is to propagate sin by stamping “In Satan We Trust” on the money supply. If you disagree - then show me the Separation of Satan and State in the Constitution?
If you disagree - then show me the Separation of Satan and State in the Constitution?
That's the point. It's not in the Constitution.
In response to the simple factual statement "The words 'separation of church and state' do not appear in the U.S. Constitution"...
Flash impresses all with the raw force of his intellect. No excuse me, his raw ability to engage in ad hominem attack.
He labels that simple, indisputable statement of fact regarding the Constitution "dimwitted" and "pathetic" and its author (that's me) "a sucker"...
Flash is obviously struggling with some deep-seated, apparently very emotional issues that go beyond a logical, rational, and truthful discussion on this topic.
Flash observes that just as "separation of church and state" is found nowhere in our Constitution, neither is "separation of Satan and state." This enlightenment is both correct and irrelevant.
But gotta admit I'm still not clear, Flash. Since you characterized my statement of indisputable fact as "dimwitted" and "pathetic," are you disputing the truth of the statement? Do you purport to show us that those words do appear in the Constitution?