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Originally Posted by metsandfinsfan
interesting point. Most people think the declaration and constitution were written with freedom of religion in mind, but it was really freedom of religion for people who believe in Judeo-Christian ethics in mind.
I agree that religion probably shouldnt be involved in the govt, but most people think it should. In God We Trust on our money, students in 98% of public schools reciting the pledge of allegience every morning with the phrase Under God in it ... is this a separation of church and state?
As someone who refused to recite the pledge, I bet most people would be surprised at how much a kid can be ostracized for that. Especially in Georgia.
No, it's not a separation of church and state. Which is too bad and I wish it was, but all things considered, I feel lucky to be an American. On the worldwide scale of religious freedom, we're doing well.
Just to be clear, I'd love to see this changed for the better, I'm just aware it could be a lot worse.