[rustbucket]

You used the religious wars of Europe as a reason why we should censor religion.

Huh? Where did I say censor religion? I believe in the First Amendment and the ability of everyone to practice or ignore their religion as they see fit. Some apparently believe these rights can be overridden by the religious majority. The people are from the wrong century.

The religious wars of Europe led many persecuted people to flee to this country, my ancestors included. This helped lead to the freedom of religion which we all enjoy.

Are you in favor of state sponsored religion? If not, we agree on something.

[LarryLied]

Huh? Where did I say censor religion? I believe in the First Amendment and the ability of everyone to practice or ignore their religion as they see fit.

I thought you wanted judges to stop religious songs in schools, stop the ten commandments from being posted in government areas and to prevent teachers or coaches from leading prayers.

Sorry if I misunderstood. But if you do want judges to do that, you are endorsing censorship. There is nothing in the constitution preventing any of the above. Only some recent decisions by liberal judges.

Here is a page of the textbook all or nearly all of the men who wrote the first amendment read as children:

The New England Primer was used in homes, private and public schools from the 1600s until around 1900. None of the men who wrote the first amendment ever suggested it should not be supported by government. Or that it was unconstitutional for Congress to authorize the printing of Bibles. Or that church services could not be held in government buildings. Or that congress could not purchase land to give to Christian missionaries so they could set up schools and proselytize to the Indians.