Posted by Steve on 09/19/07 00:48

"Shelly" <sheldonlg@asap-consult.com> wrote in message
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> "Jerry Stuckle" <jstucklex@attglobal.net> wrote in message
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>> The Natural Philosopher wrote:
>> Not at all. I can conceive of those people. But, unlike them, I don't
>> try to force them to practice my religion - but they want to prohibit me
>> from practicing it.
>
> You keep repeating this ridiculous canard. Once and for all explain to me
> how stopping the government from spending MY tax money to support the
> practice of YOUR religion is STOPPING you from practicing your religion.
>
> You can practice your religion on any PRIVATE property that allows you to
> do so and you can make any statement you wish in a public place concerning
> religion -- just not at PUBLICLY paid for events. Those are paid for by
> people like ME who do not practice YOUR religion.
>
> Here is one for you to ponder. Suppose I held YOUR position and want the
> state to sponsor MY religion with YOUR tax dollars on PUBLIC property and,
> suppose further, that MY religion was Satanism (it isn't, but lets say yes
> just for the sake of argument). How would you feel about that one? What
> right have you to stop me from teaching Satanism in schools? (Remember, I
> am using YOUR arguments against you). Rememer, too, that Satanism is a
> religion. It is devil worship.
>
> So, Jerry, answer that one!

i predict..."well that just ain't amuruhkun! that satan fella is bad news.
he goes 'round possessun people and such whatnot!"

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