[lonestar67]

“To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves is sinful and tyrannical.”

Jefferson

this notion of Jefferson has been revised to read [religious] opinion. It is hilarious to me that he uses the word "sinful"

The revision makes for a positive obligation for the government to demolish religion. Everyone knows this revision is bogus but we play along.

You get religious freedom in America-- period.

[ndt]

"this notion of Jefferson has been revised to read [religious] opinion. "

Well I may not be qualified to argue the other side of this argument. I am a strict secularist in the sense of using government funds or properties for the support of religious causes. I do not however agree with a limitation on the freedom of speech of individuals just because they work for the government.

In other words, Government funding for religious institutions BAD, Ten commandments on court house lawn, BAD, Congressman wants to wear a cross or even a pair of Armor of God PJs on the floor of congress, does not bother me in the least.

[ndt]

I WROTE: "I am a strict secularist in the sense of using government funds or properties for the support of religious causes."

I should really clarify that. I don't even care if church groups use school facilities, as long as those facilities are available to all (law abiding / non dangerous to children) groups that want to use them on the same basis after hours.