The REAL meaning of separation of church and state!

Bartman01 · 10-14-2006, 12:48 PM

With all the whining in the US about calling the winter holiday 'Christmas', 'Under God' in the pledge/on the dollar, etc. Here is a modern day example of what separation of church/state really means:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6050408.stm

Cliff-notes. Hindu Indians follow a strict caste system.
Many Hindu's are converting to Buddhism, Christianity, or other religions to escape the caste system.
Response: Hindu controlled governments are passing laws that restrict/prohibit conversions or 'reclassify' some faiths as 'parts of Hinduism'.

Kind of puts the 'free exercise' clause in perspective.

10-14-2006, 12:48 PM	#1
Bartman01 Eat my shorts Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northwest Houston Posts: 877	The REAL meaning of separation of church and state! With all the whining in the US about calling the winter holiday 'Christmas', 'Under God' in the pledge/on the dollar, etc. Here is a modern day example of what separation of church/state really means: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6050408.stm Cliff-notes. Hindu Indians follow a strict caste system. Many Hindu's are converting to Buddhism, Christianity, or other religions to escape the caste system. Response: Hindu controlled governments are passing laws that restrict/prohibit conversions or 'reclassify' some faiths as 'parts of Hinduism'. Kind of puts the 'free exercise' clause in perspective. __________________ Silver 2001 Cobra #3230 of 3867

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