[Vision2020] Re: [Vision2020]Re: Logos Questions,
P.S. Stile
psstile@hotmail.com
Fri, 12 Mar 2004 08:21:07 -0800
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<P>Dear Mr. Schou:</P>
<P>What did I say in my post that could possibly make you think I was defending a theocratic church-state? What I was saying is that when government can compel attendance to institutions concerned with the opinions of men, and force its citizens to finance those institutions, I believe it creates a dangerous situation for the freedom of the mind/conscience. I also believe that Jefferson, in his bill, had some of the same concerns. Jefferson did not limit his warnings to jurisdiction over "religious" opinion alone, he simply referred to <STRONG>opinions</STRONG> in an unqualified way. </P>
<P>Some on this forum think they have the right to be concerned with an institution that does not compel attendance, and does not accept public money, because they have a vested interest in what future community members <STRONG>believe </STRONG>after their education. Would it then follow that these same people also believe government must somehow control those institutions outside the government system? If so, then they are comfortable with government being in control of the minds of men, especially in a standards based system, which we now have. This is what I think Jefferson was trying to warn against in his bill.</P>
<P>P.S. Stile</P>
<P>P.S. I also oppose all government funding for private education. </P>
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<P>>From: Andreas Schou <SCHO8053@UIDAHO.EDU></P></DIV>
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<DIV></DIV>> > As Thomas Jefferson said (and yes, Nick, I have the original source material for
<DIV></DIV>> > this quote if you'd like), "To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for
<DIV></DIV>> > the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors, is sinful and
<DIV></DIV>> > tyrannical."
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<DIV></DIV>>I would note, Mr. "Stile", that this quote comes from the text of "A Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom" -- the document that, by and large, codified the wall of separation between church and state. In future, when defending a theocratic church-state, one might prefer that you actually use documents that actually support your position. Hope that helps.
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<DIV></DIV>>-- ACS
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