Re: Immaculate conception

On Thu, 15 May 2008 03:10:22 -0700 (PDT), remysun2000@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:

> On May 15, 12:01 am, Jim Gysin <jimgy...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> 
> > Speaking only for myself here, the issue isn't that the beliefs of
> > others are being dismissed.  Rather, it's the insensitive and rude and
> > arguably antagonistic way that the beliefs of others are being
> > dismissed.
> 
> Jim pretty much says it all.  America's freedom of religion is built
> out of respect for differing viewpoints and beliefs. Where all men are
> created equal, the protection of others' beliefs increases the
> protection of our own. Only when those religious beliefs create
> actions which infringe on the rights of others do we dare to
> interfere. And no, pepperoni pizza doesn't count. We make concessions
> for our companions-- the very etymology of the word comes from "with
> bread".

Right back atcha.  Nicely said.

--
Jim Gysin
Waukesha, WI