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can someone explain something to me please?

Original post by SFAR89

This may cause me to look stupid, but I am just so curious. Isn't there a whole 'seperation of church and state' thing???? Why are they doing a prayer, and talking about God in his speech?

I don't know much about politics, so I apologize if it's a stupid question. :-/
lizzie217 Posted:

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From what I have seen Presidents always mention God in their inaugration, also when they are running. Religion as others have said can not be a factor in the Presidents decision making, but they always mention god.

I thought his speech was really great.
Smiley22 Posted:

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As much as there may be separation of church and state, it has always been around in politics. Our money states 'in God we trust,' and our pledge includes 'God' in it.

GinaBambina08 Posted:

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I was thinking the same thing, it seemed a bit odd to me
hyphenbride Posted:

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Just to clarify the initial question--the constitution basically states that the government cannot endores a religion/church and pretty much visa versa. For example, the president can't tell everyone that they need to be Christian or go to Church X. Also, churches cannot endores specific candidates--they may lose their tax exempt status if they do.

I think a lawyer could explain this better, but this is what I remember from HS government.
sophisticat13 Posted:

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Posted by hyphenbride

Posted by Jenn04



Did you catch his ending? If you're brown, may you get around; if you're yellow, may you be mellow, if you're white, may you do right; if you're red, may you get ahead.


That was bizarre.


That is when I turned it off--who was that guy (sorry to sound ignorant, I just heard that lined and turned it off!)?

Anyway, I really was excited that Obama mentioned non-believers in his speech.


I couldn't believe he said that. Really annoyed me also....like what does it even mean???? Are you a wannabe Dr. Seuss????
hyphenbride Posted:

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Posted by sophisticat13

Posted by hyphenbride

Posted by Jenn04



Did you catch his ending? If you're brown, may you get around; if you're yellow, may you be mellow, if you're white, may you do right; if you're red, may you get ahead.


That was bizarre.


That is when I turned it off--who was that guy (sorry to sound ignorant, I just heard that lined and turned it off!)?

Anyway, I really was excited that Obama mentioned non-believers in his speech.


I couldn't believe he said that. Really annoyed me also....like what does it even mean???? Are you a wannabe Dr. Seuss???? [/QUOTE

That's what Jon Stewart said!
ant n tilde Posted:

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I assumed that rhyming ( HOW do you spell that?!) was from a song or poem?????

Gigi08 Posted:

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Posted by ant n tilde

I assumed that rhyming ( HOW do you spell that?!) was from a song or poem?????

Maybe he was trying to rap! Just kidding.
ant n tilde Posted:

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Posted by Gigi08

Posted by ant n tilde

I assumed that rhyming ( HOW do you spell that?!) was from a song or poem?????

Maybe he was trying to rap! Just kidding.




They are talking about it now on O&A
Gigi08 Posted:

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Posted by ant n tilde

Posted by Gigi08

Posted by ant n tilde

I assumed that rhyming ( HOW do you spell that?!) was from a song or poem?????

Maybe he was trying to rap! Just kidding.




They are talking about it now on O&A

Oh, I canjust imagine what thay're saying. They played it again on CNN last night. I was thinking of Dr. Seuss too. LOL

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