in the long run would be bad for religious freedom. |
it seriously weakens the wall separating church and state, this vital protector of religious liberty for all Americans. |
It took us 150 years to reach the point where church and state are really separate in this country, ... It is no accident that the 'establishment clause' is the very first thing mentioned in the very first article of the Bill of Rights. |
Over this next month, clergy from the pulpits, teachers in the classrooms, volunteers throughout our churches, mosques, temples and synagogues will be engaged in this effort, |
They will encourage members to fill out forms, will address the concerns and allay fears that prevent some from responding, |
They're from New Orleans without a home, ... I think this means a lot to them. |
We really thought the proper thing to do was to wait and see what comes out of the hearings before making a decision, ... This is a person who is quite qualified, but raises many questions on fundamental rights. |