Constitutional Apologetics on Prayer in School

Self | 20-October-2001 | Michael Miessen

[Notwithstanding]

When you ask such a ridiculous question you ought to expect its ridiculousness will be pointed out.

I inivte you to suggest several options and the one you prefer. In an abortion discussion, a 'pro-lifer' is generally going to be defined as someone who does not support most or any legal abortions. That is so obvious. Of course precise definitions exist, such a precise definition adds to understanding the post to which you replied with this non-sequitur of a question.

[Notwithstanding]

CORRECTION: "...adds NOTHING to understanding the post to which you replied with this non-sequitur of a question."

[He Rides A White Horse]

When you ask such a ridiculous question you ought to expect its ridiculousness will be pointed out.

You won't be setting the tone of this with meaningless rhetoric................I want you to put your nihilistic way of thinking up on the table.

[He Rides A White Horse]

When you ask such a ridiculous question you ought to expect its ridiculousness will be pointed out.

So start pointing it out...you seem to think you have plenty of ammunition.

[gcruse]

 free speech isn't only oral

The why doesn't it say freedom of expression?  It
doesn't, but that's what it means.  Hmm.
So if someone buys a flag and burns it,
we interpret that as expressing themselves.
And we simultaneously interpret 'speech'
to mean expression.  Hence, it is a protected act. See what I mean?
 

[He Rides A White Horse]

Nope.

Why not?

[He Rides A White Horse]

Should we allow the posting of the Ten Commandments and or other “Religious” statements or expressions in our public places? Should we allow school officials, students, Parents or, any other people to stand up and publicly lead others in prayer?

Why should other doctrines take precedence over this? Think carefully.

[gcruse]

Why not?

Because I am more interested, for now,
in the dynamics of Supreme Court
interaction between the Constitution
and legislation.  Hot button issues per se are
inflammatory to the discussion.

Maybe one day when I feel like getting banned,
we can venture your way.  :)
 

[Notwithstanding]

You don't have any of the sheet music, do you?

[Libertina]

Great article BUMP!

[He Rides A White Horse]

I believe there is no majority of prolifers.

You brought it up, not me.

I want to hear from any self proclaimed "pro-choicer" what a pro-lifer is.....it's a very simple question.

[Tribune7]

A Supreme Court decision cannot be unconstitutional since the Supreme Court is tasked with interpreting the meaning of the Constitution.

So if the Supreme Court rules that those who post to Free Republic are no longer eligible to vote, that would be Constitutional?

Or if your neighbor forces you at gunpoint to work in his cotton field, and the Supreme Court says that's fine, that would be Constitutional?

The court has overstepped its bounds. Its moral authority is diminishing and moral authority is the only kind of authority it has.

May God grant that Bush put honorable people on the bench.

[Notwithstanding]

It is a fair observation the gcruse makes that there not enough pro-lifers to make a damn difference in the law. Many think abortion is wrong - but not enough to take any legal action to prevent it.

[He Rides A White Horse]

Many think abortion is wrong - but not enough to take any legal action to prevent it.

I think you are wrong. I think the argument has always be careful couched in a bed of lies and misinformation, which always has the possibility of being counteracted by real information.

[He Rides A White Horse]

I think events eventually catch up to lies...what say you?............

[Notwithstanding]

Since the post (mine) gcruse was responding to contained a reference to the misinformation campaign you mention, your whole "define pro-lifer" response doesn't add much to the dialogue.

[Notwithstanding]

I am counting on it and praying for it.

[He Rides A White Horse]

I like the song "Duck and Run"..sounds like you do too...........

[He Rides A White Horse]

May God grant that Bush put honorable people on the bench.

You raise a very good point....the shadowy dealings of the USSC............

[Tribune7]

The basic point about a court's authority being a moral one applies to all benches.

Especially those in Florida. :)