Saturday, August 2, 2008

First Amendement

Separation of Church and State?

Amendment 1 - Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression. Ratified 12/15/1791. Note

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.


As you can see, the First Amendment prevents a National Religion, such as there was in England, which is why the pilgrims left. This reminds me of the movie Casablanca. Rick never said "Play it again, Sam".


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