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In reply to the discussion: Check out the motivation! [View all]Thats my opinion
(2,001 posts)35. You forgot to include the free exercise clause.
You are entitled to your opinion, but in this land of laws, it is the courts which make the decisions.
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I disagree that the First Amendment prohibits religious groups from engaging in political action
cbayer
May 2012
#4
Well said. Again, I think, but am not certain, that the projects of these students
cbayer
May 2012
#13
Could you explain how the Establishment clause bans organized polticking of religious institutions.
Leontius
May 2012
#15
By "organized politicking" I'm referring to endorsing or opposing political candidates -->
daaron
May 2012
#22
The law that constrains churches is the Internal Revenue Code, not the establishment clause.
eomer
May 2012
#28
The question decided in that Supreme Court ruling is whether the government is permitted...
eomer
May 2012
#33
No, I didn't say the government doesn't limit churches, I said the Constitution doesn't.
eomer
May 2012
#40
To the extent that political action or causes are more than 50% associated with a certain candidate,
patrice
May 2012
#7
"While most of these young adults have a religious motivation which impels them on their journeys"
trotsky
May 2012
#11
Other than using your response as just another way to take a swipe at anything religious,
Thats my opinion
May 2012
#17