Mittens say separation of church and state goes too far

[PredFan]

both him and Madison had something to do with what the constitution says dont you think?

Irrelevant.

 

[DiamondDave]

Madison is known as the father of the constitution.

he wrote most of it.

HE of all people KNOWS what me meant to convey in it.

YOU DONT

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.

If it was meant to say more, or exactly what Jefferson's (or Madison's) personal opinion was and make that into the law of the land, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN WRITTEN THAT WAY... IT WAS NOT.....

 

[PredFan]

Thomas Jefferson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 (April 2, 1743 O.S.) – July 4, 1826) was an American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776) and the third President of the United States (1801–1809).

Again irrelevant you moron.

 

[DiamondDave]

This is why the republican party hates education

Evidently you hate education because you don't seem to understand fucking English

 

[PredFan]

Now ask yourself why your party and Fox teach you to hate the founders ideas?

You tell me how you can be so brainless and still work a computer.

 

[squeeze berry]

I might get flamed for this but why can't churches pay their fair share in taxes?

 

[Lakhota]

Here is a handy online Constitution resource:

The U.S. Constitution FAQ - The U.S. Constitution Online - USConstitution.net

 

[DiamondDave]

I might get flamed for this but why can't churches pay their fair share in taxes?

I see that point... and I would not oppose churches being taxed... but that is a whole other argument

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

This is why the republican party hates education

You're in no position to lecture anyone on education.,... you're one of the most dishonest and dumbest motherfuckers I have ever had the displeasure of coming across. You have the intelect of month-old rat shit.

 

[Lakhota]

I might get flamed for this but why can't churches pay their fair share in taxes?

Excellent question!

 

[Warrior102]

Mitt Romney: Church State Separation Taken Too Far By Some

Great news for the anti-American rw's who already hate our Constitution.

Where's your rep power - numb nuts. Wanna send you something

 

[Rat in the Hat]

The U.S. NOT founded upon Christianity

Anyone who argues against "separation of church and state" must realize that their argument applies equally to ALL religions - not just Christianity.

I'm Ruffled Feather's neighbor, and I approve this message.​

 

[PredFan]

Mitt Romney: Church State Separation Taken Too Far By Some

Great news for the anti-American rw's who already hate our Constitution.

Where's your rep power - numb nuts. Wanna send you something

the chicken-shit opted out.

 

[Warrior102]

I might get flamed for this but why can't churches pay their fair share in taxes?

They're exempt.

Fuck nut.

Read the tax code.

 

[DiamondDave]

Here is a handy online Constitution resource:

The U.S. Constitution FAQ - The U.S. Constitution Online - USConstitution.net

And from your link

Q71. "I cannot find anywhere in the Constitution that refers to separation of church and state."

A. Though many people assume the 1st Amendment sets out some separation, the phrase does not appear in the Constitution. The phrase "wall of separation" appears to have been coined by Jefferson, in speaking of the religious liberties granted by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Madison, however, said that there is a line between church and state, not a wall — the distinction may or may not be significant.

In practice the separation is more theoretical than actual. In a truly separate society, we would not invoke the name of God on our currency, nor would we speak so highly of our Judeo-Christian values. But we do — the fact of the matter is, completely separating religion and government is probably impossible, so long as religion is an important part of the lives of the citizenry. The best we can hope for, and what I think the Constitution tries to protect, is to ensure that there is no discrimination on the basis of religious belief — that there be no religion litmus test.

 

[Lakhota]

Mitt Romney: Church State Separation Taken Too Far By Some

Great news for the anti-American rw's who already hate our Constitution.

Where's your rep power - numb nuts. Wanna send you something

Thanks for whining, retard.

 

[Warrior102]

Thanks for whining, retard.

Where did I whine, assfucker?

 

[Lakhota]

Here is a handy online Constitution resource:

The U.S. Constitution FAQ - The U.S. Constitution Online - USConstitution.net

And from your link

Q71. "I cannot find anywhere in the Constitution that refers to separation of church and state."

A. Though many people assume the 1st Amendment sets out some separation, the phrase does not appear in the Constitution. The phrase "wall of separation" appears to have been coined by Jefferson, in speaking of the religious liberties granted by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Madison, however, said that there is a line between church and state, not a wall — the distinction may or may not be significant.

In practice the separation is more theoretical than actual. In a truly separate society, we would not invoke the name of God on our currency, nor would we speak so highly of our Judeo-Christian values. But we do — the fact of the matter is, completely separating religion and government is probably impossible, so long as religion is an important part of the lives of the citizenry. The best we can hope for, and what I think the Constitution tries to protect, is to ensure that there is no discrimination on the basis of religious belief — that there be no religion litmus test.

Maybe you should also look at SCOTUS cases...

Constitutional Topic: The Constitution and Religion - The U.S. Constitution Online - USConstitution.net

 

[squeeze berry]

I might get flamed for this but why can't churches pay their fair share in taxes?

I see that point... and I would not oppose churches being taxed... but that is a whole other argument

but it would be in line with separattion of church and state going too far. Follow me?

 

[peach174]

both him and Madison had something to do with what the constitution says dont you think?

And the vast majority who also helped write it, was against what he said.
He sent the letter to the Danbury Baptist Association without the words (separation of church and state) but kept it in his own draft.