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Hampton Roads Sep C&S Group |
Hampton Roads
Separation of
Church and State
Group
We believe that a firm separation of Church and State is essential to our
form of government. That was the intent of the framers of our Constitution.
Who We Are
The Hampton Roads Separation of Church and State Group brings together
concerned individuals who share deep respect and concern for religious
liberty. We are committed to upholding the principle of separation of
church and state
Our goal is to become a uniting force in our community for organizations
dedicated to fighting government intrusions into our religious lives and
opposing religious influence in government at all levels. We expect to
achieve this goal through education, activism, discussion, networking, and
more.
We invite you to take part in this continuing effort. Join us each month to
discuss issues and organize activities. Our "Meetups" are organized through
Meetup.com. We also provide a forum for online discussions on
Yahoogroups.com.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HRSepCnS/
People generally don't understand the concept of separation. They think
we're against religion rather than realizing there is a place for
everything and the place for religion is not under the wing of the
government.
THE AMERICAN HERITAGE
of church state relations has generally been that of separation
betweenchurch (religion) and state (government). Religion does
not need the governmentto sanction or support it. Additionally, government
cannot be free without separation from religious establishments. The state
does not rule its citizens in matters of religion. Religion relies on the
voluntary response of individuals, not participation coerced by the state.
With the insistence on majority rule in the modern nation state concern for
the rights of the minority, especially with regard to religious liberty,
should be paramount.
America is at a crossroad. Never in the history of our country has an
extremist group been so successful in controlling government. If you are
not outraged then you are not paying attention.
The Constitutional Principal: Separation of Church and State
America's tradition of separation between religion and government is under
assault. False quotes and fraudulent history have been circulated widely in
an attempt to undermine the original intent of the framers of our
Constitution.
* What are some of the first official meanings assigned to the
Establishment Clause?
* What false quotations are employed by Accommodationists?
* Who is David Barton, and Why Does He Say Those Things?
* Why is it Wrong to say America is a Christian Nation?
* Does the phrase "Under God" render the Pledge of Allegiance
unconstitutional?
* Should the "Ten Commandments" be displayed in public buildings?
* Should "Intelligent Design" be taught in science classrooms?
Get The Facts
Visit The Constitutional Principle: Separation of Church and State
http://members.tripod.comfrcandst
This award winning site is a local creation featuring meticulous research
regarding our Constitution, its framers, and original intent. Visitors to
the site are approaching one million, and many have referenced it in their
own work including authors, legal professionals, and news organizations.
The website and its owners have also been cited in numerous publications
and national television news reports.
"...You can't understand a phrase such as "Congress shall make no law
respecting an establishment of religion" by syllogistic reasoning. Words
take their meaning from social as well as textual contexts, which is why "a
page of history is worth a volume of logic."
New York Trust Co. v. Eisner, 256 U.S. 345, 349 (1921) (Holmes, J.)"
SOURCE: Sherman v. Community Consol. Dist. 21, 980 F.2d 437, 445 (7th Cir.
1992)
How to Reach Us
Attend a Gathering of the Hampton Roads Separation of Church and State
Group at our monthly meetup meeting, the second Thursday each month
For details visit us online at Meetup.com
http://churchandstate.meetup.com/47/
Participate in a discussion. Visit us online at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HRSepCnS/
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Posting and reading from alt.politics.usa.constitution OR alt.education
The Rise of the Theocratic States of America
http://members.tripod.com/~candst/theocracy.htm
American Theocrats - Past and Present
http://members.tripod.com/~candst/theocrats.htm
The Constitutional Principle: Separation of Church and State
http://members.tripod.com/~candst/index.html
[and to join the discussion group for the above site and/or Separation of
Church and State in general, listed below]
HRSepCnS · Hampton Roads [Virginia] SepChurch&State
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HRSepCnS/
[Its not just Hampton Roads folks who are members, there are members from
all over the U.S. and a couple from overseas as well]
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.. . . You can't understand a phrase such as "Congress shall make no law
respecting an establishment of religion" by syllogistic reasoning. Words
take their meaning from social as well as textual contexts, which is why "a
page of history is worth a volume of logic." New York Trust Co. v. Eisner,
256 U.S. 345, 349, 41 S.Ct. 506, 507, 65 L.Ed. 963 (1921) (Holmes, J.).
Sherman v. Community Consol. Dist. 21, 980 F.2d 437, 445 (7th Cir. 1992)
.. . .
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THE CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLE:
SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
http://members.tripod.com/~candst/index.html
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