To: lugsoul
I disagree with Story on this. While there is some evidence to back his claim, in my opinion, the overwhelming evidence supports the view that the First Amendment's prohibition of establishment refers to any religion, not just non-Christian ones. This is pretty clear.
But, I posted his quote anyway to show that not everybody in early America, including those in powerful positions, would agree with george.
304 posted on
08/21/2003 11:00:02 AM PDT by
rwfromkansas
("Men...stumble over the truth, but most...pick themselves up...as if nothing had happened."Churchill)
To: rwfromkansas
"While there is some evidence to back his claim, in my opinion, the overwhelming evidence supports the view that the First Amendment's prohibition of establishment refers to any religion, not just non-Christian ones. This is pretty clear."
RW, this is monumental [no pun intended]. We may actually have found a point on which we agree entirely.
308 posted on
08/21/2003 11:02:39 AM PDT by
lugsoul
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