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will always be an Alyson Hanniganite
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Thou shalt have no seperation of Church and State.
I found this little piece, in the Reader's Comments section, of the online edition of the Omaha World Herald. http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pg=610
I just had to share this little gem. The author espouses everything that I stand against.
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A Christian is called by God to worship Him always, and not just in His house of worship. This includes following His commands, commandments and guidance provided by His word, the Bible.
Those who demand a separation of church and state are attacking Christians for their beliefs. There can never be a separation of church and state for those of us who call ourselves Christians. It goes against our beliefs.
And for those who do not want Christians to "force their beliefs upon those who choose not to believe," sorry, but Jesus told us Christians to go and make disciples (followers) of all nations. To do anything less would be to turn our backs on God.
Remember this: When God is removed from our lives and our government, it leaves a void to be filled by that which opposes God - in another word, Satan. The government shall not establish a religion, but the government is required to protect religion.
No matter how hard one may try to prove otherwise, this country was founded on religious principles and beliefs. It is important that our children are taught this not only in church but also as a matter of history in our schools.
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A Christian is called by God to worship Him always, and not just in His house of worship. This includes following His commands, commandments and guidance provided by His word, the Bible.
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Absolutely no problem with this part, whatsoever. Knock yourself out, Elroy. In fact, I would fight, and die, for his right to be able to do so.
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Those who demand a separation of church and state are attacking Christians for their beliefs. There can never be a separation of church and state for those of us who call ourselves Christians. It goes against our beliefs.
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Ok, now see, your beliefs are starting to spill over into my life, now. And I'm just not gonna have that. Religion should be, and for most is, a personal thing, best kept to ones self. Keep me out of it!
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And for those who do not want Christians to "force their beliefs upon those who choose not to believe," sorry, but Jesus told us Christians to go and make disciples (followers) of all nations. To do anything less would be to turn our backs on God.
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I see. So, now you have a personal God given mandate to interfere with my life? I don't think so, Cupcake.
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Remember this: When God is removed from our lives and our government, it leaves a void to be filled by that which opposes God - in another word, Satan. The government shall not establish a religion, but the government is required to protect religion.
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You just don't get it. If I don't believe in one, I then, by default, do not believe in the other. And if the government is required to "protect religion", then that goes for all religions, not just yours. Think!
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No matter how hard one may try to prove otherwise, this country was founded on religious principles and beliefs. It is important that our children are taught this not only in church but also as a matter of history in our schools.
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Um...no. Religion has no place in a classroom, funded with my tax dollars, unless it's a course on Comparative Religion. If I want my children to be indoctrinated into your religion, I'll give you a call, and have you take them to your church. Until that time, keep your beliefs off of, and out of, my kids.
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Last edited by Bill O'Rights; 12-01-2004 at 12:31 PM..
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