-Caveat Lector- ""It's clear the founding fathers created the law to save : religion from the control of the Government.. Simply because of where and : why they came here. "" I believe the problem arose when the civil rights of some were being violated by those felt to be the majority. Separating the two allowed for free exercise thereof without infringement on others / others' rights. Suffice to say, the Judeo-Christian perspective was pervasive in them olden days, before the quilt of religions / faiths that exist currently. As the Pilgrims fled Jolly Ol' England for some tolerance, so the Founding Fathers incorporated this into the new nation's rules to reflect one of the original purposes of the colonisation of the the East Coast. I'm not really sure WHEN the concept of Comparative Religions became an actual discipline within any school of thought. Also, should each of the splinters of the now known Christian faith be addressed in school, I would suppose they'd stop it anyway because someone might not like their son or daughter being dissuaded from the family faith by some glib talker or some concept of a majority (bullying or peer pressure)(I know, I know: rare in any school of any generation but possible nonetheless). Which brings to mind: When is a citizen actually a citizen? At birth or at eighteen? When? Why I ask is: Aren't a child's civil rights being denied when a parent (or two or more) force-feeds some creed into her or his offspring's willing mind; in effect, imposing concepts on a child when (as a citizen) the child has the guaranteed right to choose for him or her self? I noticed a lot of "Founding Fathers (FFs)" talk during the impeachment circus. Although they had made great strides in *founding* a system of government, one cannot assume they had the final say ... or the final word. I believe Darwin came along some years after the founding of the U.S., so, his perspective (evolution as a defined concept) was not yet a factor. Unfortunate as this time delay was, it can still be concluded evolution has been proven even within the confines of the U.S. system of governing -- from its inception. The "FFs", again, put their best foot forward yet I doubt it was their intention to avoid the probability of change -- especially with the times and the people thereof. There was some comment during the circus about the "FFs" that emphasised the notion that principles endure, if nothing else. Principles can be likened to be nothing more than the seed from which the organism grows, lives through its cycle, generates new seed, and so forth. There will be some future generations that retain all the original genetic characteristics and others that change with cross-pollination. Nevertheless, one cannot expect exactly the same notion of anything from one generation to the next. In fact, introduction of new genetic material was proven to improve matters. So, exactly when did the American Revolution end? (My response: It never did end, allowing continuing evolvement.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~ A<>E<>R The only real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. -Marcel Proust ---------- : From: Stopforth, Jamie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> : To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] : Subject: Re: [CTRL] Religious Right,Religious Rights: an interview with A mericans United : Date: Monday, December 28, 1998 7:49 AM : : -Caveat Lector- : : "Separation of church and state" doesn't appear anywhere in the : constitution... It's clear the founding fathers created the law to save : religion from the control of the Government.. Simply because of where and : why they came here. As a matter of fact, it was unconstitutional to take : prayer out of schools. If you look at the founding fathers true history you : will find they had faith in God and read the bible almost daily... "We hold : these truths to be self-evident that all men are *created* equal." Notice : it doesn't say "that all men evolve equal..." It's clear what the intent : of the law was. : : Jamie DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance�not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
