Separation of Church and State
It’s funny that faith can trump science and rights. Of course, we look down on the new Iraqi constitution for revoking certain rights . But that we will save for another day. Now, evolution has been challenged in our education system, teaching “Intelligent Design” in schools. It is based on shaky calculations and assumptions that are unable to be proven. A flimsy, but clever disguise for “Creationism,” Intelligent Design’s sole purpose is to give validity to the underlying goal of evangelism - in our public school systems.
Did we forget the very reason our forefathers (and mothers) came to the States? We were looking for religious freedom. And yet, it seems to come down to the very same question that I ask myself every time our government considers another religious notion: what ever happened to separation of church and state?
This is not really a response to what you’ve written (although I certainly agree!) This is a remembrance and if I had a candle, a Candlelight Vigil to all those families now suffering from Hurricane Katrina. My heart goes out to those who’ve lost their homes, their lives, and most of all their families. Kate and I had a similar experience when we lost everything in a housefire. We were lucky our entire family survived, I can’t imagine what others are going through today but they are in my heart, my thoughts, and my prayers.
Sarah
Comment by Sarah — August 31, 2005 @ 4:35 pm