Clinton Speaks about Bush-

[flippyshark]

Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

I see your point. I guess to me I have always read it "freedom of religon" not "freedom from religon"....although to some I suppose there is no difference. One of those shoe things I suppose

Yes Sleepyjeff! Keep nudging your thoughts in this direction. Because Freedom OF Religion and Freedom FROM Religion are MUTUALLY INCLUSIVE, in fact they are pretty much the exact same thing and they are both necessary! We must be certain that both are guaranteed.

I've never understood those who separate the two, and who, on occasion, tell me that my freedom FROM religion is not included. Really? I thought that personal beliefs were supposed to come from one's deepest moral, intellectual and spiritual convictions. You just can't mandate that one way or the other. In my case, earnest inquiry has led me to conclude that there aren't any gods or skyhooks, and I treasure my right not to participate in the celebration of same. (And no, I don't accept that atheism is a religion. To say it is makes the word religion pretty much meaningless. Though, if it IS a religion, I guess it's protected, eh?)

I couldn't be happier that such a mind-boggling array of churches and sects flourish in this country, and I'm not in the least bothered when politicians allow their own faiths to guide their decisions. I am free to disagree when necessary. As long as they leave the establishment clause alone. That is sacred sacred sacred!