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Originally Posted by IHNR
Where the preamble declares, that coercion is a departure from the plan of the holy author of our religion, an amendment was proposed by inserting "Jesus Christ," so that it would read "A departure from the plan of Jesus Christ, the holy author of our religion;" the insertion was rejected by the great majority, in proof that they meant to comprehend, within the mantle of its protection, the Jew and the Gentile, the Christian and Mohammedan, the Hindoo and Infidel of every denomination.
-Thomas Jefferson, Autobiography, in reference to the Virginia Act for Religious Freedom
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Do you really want to attempt to prove your case (whatever the fuck it is) through quotes? If so, make sure they are correct this time (BWAHAHAHAHAHA).
Also, how will you respond to quotes from the EXACT SAME people supporting religion in government?
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Originally Posted by Dom1
But you agreed that Christianity played a major role in the foundation of America. You also agreed that the Founders knew this was the case and that it was the case both prior ot and after the foundation of our nation.
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Because you did agree to this above.