Jeff Weaver
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Jim
As usual, you give good posts, and got it exactly right.
Jeff.
As usual, you give good posts, and got it exactly right.
Jeff.
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Separation of Church & State
- Thread starter LadyEagle
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As a non-American, could I suggest that the issue of church - state seperation is bigger and more important than the American constitution? The issue needs to be studied from the scripture rather than the American founding fathers and other nationalists. The following of Christ is too important to be attached to a temporary political unit, such as a country ...
Regards
Bob
Regards
Bob
Terry_Herrington
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Good post Jim, thank you.
Bob, you raise a very good point. Often we Americans forget that we're not the only ones on the board, and often discuss things only from our vantage point. But since the topic originated relative to the First Amendment of the U. S. Constitution, I recommend that we not stray too far from SheEagle's questions. Perhaps you would be willing to start a more general topic on the history of church-state separation/religious liberty, especially relating to the history and viewpoints of countries other than the United States. That would be very instructional to all of us.
[ February 09, 2003, 09:10 PM: Message edited by: rlvaughn ]
RLVaughn: Thanks for all the work you have done on this topic!
It has been a real "Public Service." It is amazing and not amusing how little today's Baptists know about such an important topic, which is one of the Baptist Distinctives.
And to those from the rest of the world, the quotes rlvaughn gave from Baptist leaders express the general thought of Baptists, not just USA Baptists.
I am old enough to remember that every public school teacher I had, up until maybe High School, had a Bible on the desk. (Even the evolutionary science teacher). We even had a Baptist evangelist come to school, during school hours, and for an hour a day for a week taught and preached on the issues of young people of our day (@ 1969). No one was required to go, but practically everyone did - even heard some positive comments from those who probably had little other Christian influence in their lives. And a Baptist preacher delivered the baccalaureate address when we graduated.
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And to those from the rest of the world, the quotes rlvaughn gave from Baptist leaders express the general thought of Baptists, not just USA Baptists.
I am old enough to remember that every public school teacher I had, up until maybe High School, had a Bible on the desk. (Even the evolutionary science teacher). We even had a Baptist evangelist come to school, during school hours, and for an hour a day for a week taught and preached on the issues of young people of our day (@ 1969). No one was required to go, but practically everyone did - even heard some positive comments from those who probably had little other Christian influence in their lives. And a Baptist preacher delivered the baccalaureate address when we graduated.
(Edited for spelling error)
Daniel Dunivan
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Jim,
I think you have pointed out the true question very well. Thanks!
Grace and Peace, Danny
I think you have pointed out the true question very well. Thanks!
Grace and Peace, Danny
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