Wednesday, January 16, 2002
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Wednesday, January 16, 2002 |
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Some definitions of Muslim, bigot, fool . . . Muslim: Pertaining or belonging to the Nation of Islam. Arabic "one who surrenders (to God). Mosque: A Moslem house of worship. Also called "Masjid". Liberal: Having, expressing, or following social or political views that favor non-revolutionary progress and reform. Historical origin from the French "Libertin," a name adopted by people opposing the theocratic dictatorship established by Jean Cauvin (John Calvin) in Geneva in the 1530s. "Libertins" believed in freedom of worship and were routinely burned, beheaded, or banished for their beliefs. Xenophobe: A person unduly fearful or contemptuous of strangers or foreigners, especially as reflected in her political or cultural views. Bigot: a person of strong conviction or prejudice, especially in matters of religion, race, or politics, who is intolerant of those with whom she differs. Fool: One who shows herself, by words or actions, to be deficient in judgement, sense, or understanding. A stupid or thoughtless person. Amendment 1 to the U.S. Constitution: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof... Article III of the U.S. Constitution, Section 1: The judicial power of the United States shall be vested in one Supreme Court... Section 2: The judicial power shall extend to all cases in law and equity... The Supreme Court has held that the first amendment applies to State and Local governments who may neither restrict nor propound religious views. Oath taken by commissioned officers in the Armed Forces of the United States of America: "... do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. That I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same..." Any questions? Timothy J. Parker Peachtree City
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