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[Dave Farber <dave () farber net>]

> From: "Perryman, Josh" <JPerryman () covenant com>
>
> Dave for IP, anonymity preferred.
> While the quotes sent previously are interesting, I'm not entirely sure 
> how they are relevant to the discussion.  I find the following more relevant:
> "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or 
> prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, 
> or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to 
> petition the government for a redress of grievances."
>                 - Amendment 1, The Constitution of the United States of 
> America
> "We, the people of the State of Alabama, in order to establish justice, 
> insure domestic tranquillity, and secure the blessings of liberty to 
> ourselves and our posterity, invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty 
> God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution and form of 
> government for the State of Alabama:"
>                 - Preamble, The Constitution of Alabama
> "That no religion shall be established by law; that no preference shall be 
> given by law to any religious sect, society, denomination, or mode of 
> worship; that no one shall be compelled by law to attend any place of 
> worship; nor to pay any tithes, taxes, or other rate for building or 
> repairing any place of worship, or for maintaining any minister or 
> ministry; that no religious test shall be required as a qualification to 
> any office or public trust under this state; and that the civil rights, 
> privileges, and capacities of any citizen shall not be in any manner 
> affected by his religious principles."
>                 - Section 3, The Constitution of Alabama
> I'm not a legal scholar in any sense, but I find the dearth of citations 
> to the actual pertinent material disturbing.  Unfortunately, everyone has 
> made up their mind on this issue and seeks only rationalization for their 
> position.  I'd be curious to know what other legal documents, especially 
> court decisions are applicable.  I'll admit I haven't taken the time to 
> research the actual opinions for the recent cases, though I hope to do so 
> soon.

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