Posted on 11/24/2004 9:23:53 AM PST by RepCath
In a season typified by lawsuits against manger scenes, crosses and even the words "Merry Christmas," a California case is taking the "separation of church and state" one step further – dealing with whether it's unconstitutional to read the Declaration of Independence in public school.
Attorneys for the Alliance Defense Fund filed suit Monday against the Cupertino Union School District for prohibiting a teacher from providing supplemental handouts to students about American history because the historical documents contain some references to God and religion.
"Throwing aside all common sense, the district has chosen to censor men such as George Washington and documents like the Declaration of Independence," said ADF Senior Counsel Gary McCaleb. "The district's actions conflict with American beliefs and are completely unconstitutional."
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I would like to meet some of those cockroaches face to face.....
"How about FUBAR?"--- RIGHT ON!!
I'm tired of these flaming assholes who hate this country, its heritage, and have absolutely nothing better to do than to foist their b.s. on the rest of us via moronic courts.
I'm just FED UP.
Try again.........????
Your incredulous words cut to the chase. This idiocy is insane. The bedrock of the Constitution. The bedrock of the Free World, banned!
Folks the real story here is “Religious Right lies through their teeth”. Let me explain.
The Declaration was not banned in Cupertino. What was banned was a heavily edited handout with only the religious references in the Declaration – “nature’s God”, “Creator”, and “Divine Providence”. Also other handouts, that put together, show that this teacher was coming to class with an agenda to push – the “Christian Nation” line.
One handout had quotes from famous leaders regarding religion. One of the quotes, from George Washington, is now listed as “unauthenticated” by David Barton, a “Christian Heritage” proponent masquerading as a historian. Barton was the very guy who publicized these quotes in the 1990’s. Also in that handout, Jesus is quoted about the bible. Help me out here, what does that have to do with teaching the ‘religious, economic….etc.’ reasons that our nation was founded for that the teacher claims he was only following the California curriculum guidelines? Further, there is no countervailing opinions – for example, some of the things that Jefferson, Adams, or Paine said that would drive Jerry Falwell over the wall.
Another handout was the supposed “Washington Prayer Journal”. This document was rejected almost 100 years ago by the Smithsonian as not being an authentic Washington artifact – the handwriting did not match, and the spelling was too good. (Washington was a notoriously poor speller).
But what story was promoted by the Alliance Defense Fund and all the right wing radio talk show hosts? “Declaration was banned”. But when you look at it, it is clear the Declaration was NOT banned, and the principal was probably right to review – and reject – these supplemental materials being brought into the classroom.
So, the very people who want to post the Ten Commandments in every classroom violated one of them themselves – from ADF to Rush to Sean and the whole gamut of minor-city pundits : Thou shall not bear false witness, folks. I hope the CUSD board sues the pants off of ADF, Fox, Limbaugh, & Hannity for slandering them.
Our nation's history and our founding documents which were censored support the fact that this are a Christian Nation with a Christian Heritage founded on Biblical principles. Christianity is now and always has been part of our common law. You are the liar and the slanderer. Your kind have falsified history for long enough. The moral majority has had it with you and we are taking our country back.
'Nuff said.
"...the declaration came BEFORE the constitution and therefore cannot be judged on its terms."
Interesting point. But don't you see? The bedrock of the Free World need not be understood. It's more important not to offend athiests and satanics when Christians, muslims, and Jews mention a creator.
Your rant was refreshing. Now to understand the enemy. Roger Hedgecock mentioned that the ACLU is being paid with OUR TAX MONEY to represent the athiest/satanic 'victims'.
Is it time yet to argue before the Scotus for Euthenization of lawyers?
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