16 Sep 06
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Originally posted by lucifershammerEDIT: Perhaps, some day, ministers refusing to marry same-sex couples.
Pharmacists refusing to dispense abortifacients and adoption agencies refusing to place children with same-sex couples.
EDIT: Perhaps, some day, ministers refusing to marry same-sex couples.
EDIT2: Not directly, but religious agencies who refuse to provide medical insurance coverage for procedures like abortion.
Can you say “church-state separation”? 🙂 Under what circumstances, if any, would you support the state telling clergy of any religion who they may/may not marry?
17 Sep 06
Originally posted by IronstarSo things like posting the Ten Commandments in public places like court houses would also represent God's authority over us?
"One nation, under the authority and protection of God". We've lasted this long and God has blessed us immensely as a country, probably because we accept his authority over us.
17 Sep 06
Originally posted by IronstarWe didn't "accept his authority" until 1954. We should never have tied the Pledge of Allegiance to religion.
"One nation, under the authority and protection of God". We've lasted this long and God has blessed us immensely as a country, probably because we accept his authority over us.
17 Sep 06
Originally posted by IronstarWhat a load of crap. Many Muslim countries have lasted many many times longer than the US has existed. Does that mean that Allah is more true than the Christian God? By your logic it sure does.
"One nation, under the authority and protection of God". We've lasted this long and God has blessed us immensely as a country, probably because we accept his authority over us.
17 Sep 06
Originally posted by scottishinnzYes, but the US has running water, air conditioning and breast implants.
What a load of crap. Many Muslim countries have lasted many many times longer than the US has existed. Does that mean that Allah is more true than the Christian God? By your logic it sure does.
