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Grizzle says the forum is also meant to foster discussion about what it means to be Christian and to be in a secular career field...
Religion is only one of the many differences of opinions that people in this nation have, and I have no right to dictate to others what is an acceptable display of their own religion. A "secular government" means that religion should play no part in decisions of government, not that all participants in government must have no religion. True freedom of religion and freedom from state religion requires both those who are religious and those who are not to respect the practices and choices of others...
...members are fiercely opposed to medical intervention, is a powerful voice on Capitol Hill as well as in local town halls; the church's lobbying efforts have kept reforms at bay in most states for years. And even for the reform-minded, there are public relations hurdles to overcome; secular challenges to the autonomy of Chuch teachings are often successfully depicted as a threat to freedom of religion...
...Jewish state needs democratic discourse and strong political opposition. Unfortunately, the Palestinian conflict has drawn attention away from challenges and issues--including the secular-religious divide and the socioeconomic status of the Arabs and Jewish immigrants--which are the real stumbling blocks to Israeli national unity. If Sharon executes his campaign pledge to end the single-minded obsession with formal peace talks that characterized Barak's government, a policy which would obviate the need for a unity government, then perhaps some of these pressing domestic issues can finally be addressed...
...Father, and of the Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen," I was thoroughly disgusted. The inauguration service (yes, service) was a blatant mockery of our supposed separation of church and state. To follow all this up, President Bush, the head of our secular country, made a speech that prayed to and thanked...