Where in the Constitution does it mention separation of church and
state?

It only says that government shall not establish or promote a specific
religion. Insisting that people recite a Christian prayer during an official
government function (public education) would be easily
understood as a government attempt to
establish or promote Christianity over and above all competing religions.

"Gould 0738" wrote in message

It only says that government shall not establish or promote a specific
religion.

Not quite -- you've only got the one side. It says the government shall
make *no law* regarding an establishment of religion, or prohibit the free
exercise thereof.

"John Gaquin" wrote in message
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"Gould 0738" wrote in message

It only says that government shall not establish or promote a specific
religion.

Not quite -- you've only got the one side. It says the government shall
make *no law* regarding an establishment of religion, or prohibit the free
exercise thereof.



If there is no law, then why do people need to go to court to deal with the
problem?

If it were up to me, I'd give native Americans the titles to Texas,
Alabama, Mississippi, North and South Dakota and Missouri.

Let 'em have the red states. (Just joking)

Our action alone will have no impact on the Red States, of course,
but...if upwards of 10 million Americans turned thumbs-down to
Jesusville...it would have an impact.



The only likely impact will be a sense of profound relief that folks from the
blue states won't be defiling the region with sinful thoughts and wicked ways.
:-)

From: Harry Krause

Blazing Saddles is on my top three funniest movies ever list.
I think "The Mouse that Roared" is in my top three, too. It's sort of an
allegory for today, too, if you think about it.
Bridget Jones is way up there on my list, too.


My personal favorite Bridget is Bridget Fonda, she's hot.

(RGrew176) wrote in message ...
From: Harry Krause

Blazing Saddles is on my top three funniest movies ever list.
I think "The Mouse that Roared" is in my top three, too. It's sort of an
allegory for today, too, if you think about it.
Bridget Jones is way up there on my list, too.


My personal favorite Bridget is Bridget Fonda, she's hot.

Absolutely!