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   Jack Johnson to All   
   Re: Portland Public School Principal Ref   
   20 Jun 08 18:01:14   
   
   From: jdjj2@msn.com   
      
   Larry........you are absolutely WRONG.   For example, I am a Christian   
   Scientist, a peaceful Christian faith, with a beautiful, though,   
   non-traditional interpretation of 'some' scripture.   Who are you, or   
   anyone, to impose the will of the state, on any church, or, religion?   
   Who made you God?    If religions 'bicker', how is that your concern,   
   or, the concern of the state?   We have Freedom of Religion in this   
   country.   Churches 'bicker', because we interpret scripture   
   differently.   That is our right, and our freedom.   We also have a   
   separation of Church and State.......and both work.   There is no need,   
   or call, for a 'State Church', or, state involvement in any curriculum,   
   or, teaching of any Christian, or, non-Christian faith.   America was   
   founded, in part, by pilgrims seeking 'religious' freedom.   We threw   
   off the King, and we threw off the Kings Church.   We follow our hearts,   
   not just our minds.   You, or, no one like you, can dictate to the   
   majority of people.......what our faith should be.   When that day   
   comes, that will be the beginning of the end of the America we knew.   
      
      
   Jack Johnson.   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)   

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