To the editor: I agree with every part that LZ Granderson writes in his current column apart from his closing phrases: “All of us ought to need the wall between church and state to remain proper the place it’s” (“Faith lessons don’t belong in public schools, and Christians know that,” April 10).
The assumption that church and state are at present separated is a delusion, as demonstrated by the next:
- “In God We Belief” on all our forex and on a lot of our authorities buildings and courthouses.
- “One nation, beneath God” within the Pledge of Allegiance.
- “Endowed by their Creator” within the Declaration of Independence.
- “So assist me God” on the finish of the oath taken by authorities officers and members of the armed forces (though it may be omitted).
- “So assist me God” on the finish of the oath taken in courts and testifying earlier than Congress (it may be omitted).
- Each day non secular prayers earlier than the beginning of enterprise within the U.S. homes of Congress and lots of state governments.
- Clear desire of the Supreme Court docket to present extra weight to “non secular rights” over human rights.
Phil Rutherford, West Hills
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To the editor: Granderson factors out that the Bible has been used to serve a “less-than-holy agenda,” citing that King Henry VIII justified having his spouse beheaded beneath the cloak of Christianity. Whereas Granderson regarded again greater than 500 years to quote a case of a “Christian” beheading, a fast search of the darker elements of the online would discover many such grotesque acts dedicated within the identify of faith far more lately.
Tom Garnett, Scotts Hill, N.C.
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To the editor: I 100% agree with Granderson. Nevertheless, if faith ought to ever be required in public faculties, then all religions from the previous to the current from all around the world must be taught as a social research class, introduced with out prejudice to believers and nonbelievers.
Think about the sector journeys and visitor audio system. Think about tearing down the veils of mistrust as we find out about others. Think about the world a greater place.
Betty Dunbar, Hermosa Seashore
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To the editor: Some in Texas wish to incorporate a selected faith in U.S. faculties, and their stance apparently depends on the argument that the nation was based on a Christian worldview (“Bible stories would be part of a new Texas public schools reading list drawing attention,” April 10). The issue with this argument is that it lacks a lot proof to assist it.
Thomas Jefferson said that “Christianity neither is, nor ever was, part of the widespread regulation.” James Madison wrote, “Faith and authorities will each exist in larger purity, the much less they’re combined collectively.” The record goes on.
Steve Ivanovics, Riverside
