(December 17, 2011 at 7:52 pm)Cthulhu Dreaming Wrote: I have also had the misfortune of visiting Texas a few times, though not by choice. I see no reason that I would ever want to return.
There are very few places I can say that about.
(December 17, 2011 at 7:49 pm)Ziploc Surprise Wrote: Here's my friend's new reply:
Quote: "These people that demand "separation of church and state", in my opinion are weak minded, illerate in meaning, lazy and paranoid concerning their own faith an belief. Instead of lissoning, learning, and studying what they believe, they want to muzzle all other beliefs and opinions.
I'm speechless. I don't know how to reply to this. I know If I do it will open a whole new world of bullshit.
Wow. Clearly this person has no clue that it is not the display itself that is objectionable, but it's location and taxpayer funding that is.
I wonder if this person would object to a Muslim or Buddhist display on the courthouse lawn.
I remember one story where people had a fit over a WICCAN display. I would also assume (perhaps wrongly) that an atheist/agnostic display that is tasteful (now crucified Santa's and the like) but informative would not be appreciated either.
As for Texas itself, I love it here. There are many very good things about this state. Though religion is bad here it is milder here than in other Bible belt states. I have lived all over the country and by far this has been the nicest place I've lived.
I have studied the Bible and the theology behind Christianity for many years. I have been to many churches. I have walked the depth and the breadth of the religion and, as a result of this, I have a lot of bullshit to scrape off the bottom of my shoes. ~Ziploc Surprise
