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To: marktwain; redleghunter; Springfield Reformer; kinsman redeemer; BlueDragon; metmom; boatbums; ...
I think she will lose. Would you support the right of a Satan Worshipper to have a verse on their computer station that read “Satan is King” ? Or How about a Muslim that had one from the Koran that commanded them to kill Jews and Christians?

No, and the latter is not the same things as typical Bible verses (unless the Philistines are upon us), but the issue here is whether the military allows expressions of faith in such places, as well as the reality that the gov. cannot separate itself from religion. \

For religious beliefs of the founders, which indirectly at least influenced their ideology, are reflected in the fundamental laws of America, are are the overall religious views of Americans in electing law makers and (indirectly) interpreters of its laws.

And as the Founders exampled, those in government may express religious faith in its laws, statements, and actions, which, in the light of its historicity in America, in effect extol and favor Christianity over other faiths. It cannot however, require belief, nor otherwise act as a theocracy, including punishing others merely for holding and expressing religious beliefs (except in certain places if it manifestly incites proactive unlawful actions, like your examples) but which enforced secularism ends up doing.

As neither Satanism or Islam certainly cannot claim the implicit influence and sanction the Founders overall gave to Christianity, it should not expect equal affirmation with Christianity. And as Satanism and Islam easily equates to being contrary to American values, I can see how the Founders would not allow it openly expressed in the military. But when some Bible verses are declared risk doing significant damage then we know that the Constitution is not being interpreted as the Founders intended it, and as great leaders exampled.

I suppose everything from a picture of Washington praying to FDR's D-Day Prayer can also risk "significant damage."

Good night.

52 posted on 11/30/2015 9:35:44 PM PST by daniel1212 (authTurn to the Lord Jesus as a damned and destitute sinner+ trust Him to save you, then follow Him!)
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No, and the latter is not the same things as typical Bible verses (unless the Philistines are upon us), but the issue here is whether the military allows expressions of faith in such places, as well as the reality that the gov. cannot separate itself from religion.

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Just tape a dollar up...



68 posted on 12/01/2015 4:09:34 AM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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