[Notwithstanding]

I apologize for seaking so matter-of-factly. I have been reading state constitutions as well as assorted documents regarding the meaning, understanding and practice of "establishment" at the dawn of the USA for a course.

I am blown away with how the recorded history of official state actions and public debates has been ignored - and a personal opinion of Jefferson shared in a private letter has been turned into the official rosetta stone for unlocking the meaning of the establishment clause.

I want to puke.

[Khepera]

During the period of time since the early 1900's, people of unscrupulous character who we know as Liberals, have been twisting the meanings of words in an effort to force their will on the majority. They have infiltrated our public schools and courts. In the schools they promote their lies and make the students think they are facts worth learning while ignoring the truth. Many folks who have been “educated” in public schools over the past 80 years have been duped into believing these lies to be the truth. The people who perpetuate these lies on our youth should be rejected as the destroyers they are.

[Dumb_Ox]

I have been reading state constitutions as well as assorted documents regarding the meaning, understanding and practice of "establishment" at the dawn of the USA for a course.

Would you happen to know good books on the topic? A local scholar recommended to me The American Myth of Individualism, but I haven't stopped by the library yet. There is a review of that book over here which might merit posting here on FR.