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Protecting religion

Jul 08

7:38 AM

Re: 'On July 4th, we also celebrate religious freedom,' Daily Break, June 28:Betsy Wright Rhodes shed some much-needed light on separation of church and state. Madison, Washington, Jefferson and Franklin understood the importance and real meaning of this principle as the only way to guarantee freedom of religion. It's a shame so many of our current leaders, both political and religious, can't figure this out or have foolishly chosen to forget.

Gale Day

Virginia Beach

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A CHALLENGE

Submitted by rrc1943 on Tue, 07/01/2008 at 12:55 pm.

I often hear people say the America was founded on Judeo-Christian principles and that, therefore, Judeo-Christianity should be granted preferential treatment by the government, e.g., posting of the Ten Commandments in government buildings.

I disagree with that sentiment. America was founded on principles that are common among many, if not all, of the world's religions.

My challenge is for anyone to name one principle of behavior that is unique to Christianity. Belief in Jesus as the Son of God, and Lord and Savior doesn't count. That is an article of belief not a principle of behavior.