Thurman (Xpatriated Texan), Mik (JSpot), Bruce (Talk2Action) Thurman: we have a separation between church and state. not in constitution. [makes my favorite argument about the establishment clause and the free expression clause.] term comes from Thomas Jefferson. History of religion and the Founding Fathers of the US. Wedged between religious right and the secular left. Presidents used the idea of God frequently until JFK who had to renounce his religion. marks turning point in American Left. Really good historical introduction. Couldn’t capture it all, he had me enthralled. Mik: Referencing Obama speech. It was fantastic. Second look made him think…
My legal department advises me that technically God is the copyright holder of our souls in perpetuity (not being bound by the same laws as we are), but has granted us each first publication rights. These rights are effective during our lifetime, and will revert for reassignment upon our deaths.
Jon – ©1955
Shame on me. I’ve forgotten the primordial contract.
Qur’an 7:171
“alastu bi rabbikum?” (“am I not your Lord?”)
“bala shahidna!” (“Truly we bear witness to it!”)