1. Logical Path from Religious Beliefs to Evil Deeds

Comment #75345 by Logic and Reason on October 2, 2007 at 11:28 am

jimbob

I too am not going to hold my breath for that appeal process. I don't think the founders of the constitution ever anticipated a bunch of religious zealots gaining power in all three branches of the government. Kinda' ruins the whole checks and balances concept.

2. Logical Path from Religious Beliefs to Evil Deeds

Comment #75324 by Logic and Reason on October 2, 2007 at 10:37 am

"many religions arrogate to themselves the right to decide that certain kinds of sexual behavior, even if they do no harm to anyone, are wrong."


The timing of this posting is incrediable. In the U.S. the state of Alabama just ruled against the sex toy industry. Alabama upheld the banning of all sales of sex toys in that state. This is a prime example of other peoples morals being forced upon society through the mix of religion and government. Banning sales of all sex toys!?!? Give me a break!

As a side note I would like to add that the Superior Court refused to hear the appeal so the defendant named in the case will be taking it to the Supreme Court on the basis of infringment of Constitutional rights.

3. Root of All Evil? Discussion

Comment #20697 by Logic and Reason on February 6, 2007 at 12:14 am

I would like to comment on the argument that the U.S. Constitution will prevent the mingling of church and state. The constitution doesn't have to be altered to allow the mixture of church and state. The constitution is, after all, only a piece of paper. The power it has lies in the minds of the people who choose to adhere to it's message. We in the U.S. have seen and are experiencing the truth of this. Many religious extreamists, not unlike Charles McVety, are holding powerful positions in this country and their goal is not to change the constitution. They don't need to. They just ignore it and impose their values on us anyway. President Bush--prime example. If this trend isn't stopped, we may end up seeing the day when the constitution is changed to support christian beliefs.