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Originally Posted by garysher  Apparently you didn't read what I wrote so let me repeat it for you here:
The fundamental flaw in trying to separate Church and State is the risk of subordinating religious views to the views of any other interest group, including secular groups.
How would you respond to this? | I repeat, there is NO flaw in separating Church and State. I assume you would like me to respond to the risk of subordinating religious views. Religious views should have no influence over government. There are only two ways that religious groups seek to influence government: 1. They seek to implement their morality, their rituals, their symbols on the whole of society using the force of government, and 2. they seek government money to further their goals. Neither is advantageous for society to support. Quote: Doesn't that apply to the views of every special interest group?
Why single out religious groups?
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When government gets involved with religious groups, religious freedom is at risk. Freedom of conscience is at risk for everyone. Legislators should also be aware of any interest groups seeking to limit freedom for citizens. The greatest danger to liberty lurks in the insidious encroachment by men of zeal, well-meaning but without understanding.
--Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis |