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The last line in the speech at the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty, October 28, 1886. “There is room in America and brotherhood for all who will support our institutions and aid in our development. But those who come to disturb our peace and dethrone our laws are aliens and enemies forever.” Armin Navabi

Names are optional.

Pontius Pilate: Joseph, I don’t understand. You’re one of the richest men in the region, and you’ve spent a fortune on a new tomb for you and your family, and you want to give it to this man Jesus?”

Joseph: “It’s just for the weekend”.

President Reagan nailed it when he observed that America isn't in debt because she didn't tax enough; America is deep in debt because she spent too much.

This reminds me of the 1961 movie, 123, with James Cagney.

This is what happens to the Useful Idiots after they are no longer useful; now, they are just idiots.

I recall an observation a Navy engineer shared: When we were the War Department, we never lost a war, but since becoming the Department of Defense, we haven't won a war.

When I began my engineering work, it was with the Bureau of Ships, which operated under the Department of the Navy. The War Department was in charge of the army.

They can't be that "beloved," or they wouldn't be closing.

What is the difference between an assault rifle and an anti-assault rifle?

I thought the 1939 Miller 2nd Amendment decision was clear: a citizen may own a firearm in common use of the day.

To anyone using their 1st amendment right to comment about how the 2nd amendment was only for muskets and pistols: Get off your phone and write me a letter with quill and ink, send it via horseback, and then we can start discussing why you're wrong.

Thank you for the correction.

Thank you.

I see no real reason to adopt the notion that the parties switched.

Comments welcome.

To be born again by changing your ways and accepting Jesus as your Savior.

It is really that easy when you are ready.

The origin of One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church was officially adopted in AD 381. The Roman Catholic Church did not exist until AD 1054.

Roman Catholicism began AD 325. Who doesn’t know that?

I didn't. I am willing to wager a wee amount that the Roman Catholic Church did not exist until AD 1054.

Before the Great Schism in AD 1054, the name was the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church; the word catholic meant that Jesus was available to both Jews and Gentiles.

“Catholic” was not in use the early 4th century

The origin of "One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church" was officially adopted in AD 381. The Roman Catholic Church did not exist until AD 1054.

The Roman Catholic system, as a centralized, hierarchical, sacramental, state-favored religious institution, began taking recognizable shape in the 4th century,

The Roman Catholic church did not exist until AD 1054.

Before the Great Schism, the correct name of the Catholic Church was "One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church". The word "Catholic" meant that the church is universal, open to Jews and Gentiles.

Today, the original church is the Eastern Orthodox Church.

I forgot about it says all that need be said.

I am not familiar with Article 32.