LJ Townhall Meeting #2
It's that time again....
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For today's topic, I drew inspiration from an article I read about two Florida school officials who were sued by the ACLU for saying a blessing at a school luncheon. Ever since Thomas Jefferson used the term "separation of church and state" in a letter to the Danbury Baptists, Americans have grappled with its meaning and its applicability. The case in Florida is the most recent example of that grappling and its sent the country once more into heated debate.
I'd like us to be a part of that debate using the rules I've outlined here. I'd also like to say that this should not turn into an argument over God's existence, or lack thereof (that's a much bigger, separate issue). No matter what your beliefs, this discussion should stay rooted in the following:
What does "separation of church and state" mean to us as American citizens? Can church and state ever coexist? If so, when is it appropriate? When is it not?
You're not limited to these questions, obviously, but you are limited to the neighborhood, no matter how much you might want to wander over to Does-God-Exist Lane :)
Be good, play nice, and have fun!
Seriously, how cool is bearseatbeets23 ? She made this absolutely amazing banner for these shindigs and I could not be more grateful. Thank you friend :)
For today's topic, I drew inspiration from an article I read about two Florida school officials who were sued by the ACLU for saying a blessing at a school luncheon. Ever since Thomas Jefferson used the term "separation of church and state" in a letter to the Danbury Baptists, Americans have grappled with its meaning and its applicability. The case in Florida is the most recent example of that grappling and its sent the country once more into heated debate.
I'd like us to be a part of that debate using the rules I've outlined here. I'd also like to say that this should not turn into an argument over God's existence, or lack thereof (that's a much bigger, separate issue). No matter what your beliefs, this discussion should stay rooted in the following:
What does "separation of church and state" mean to us as American citizens? Can church and state ever coexist? If so, when is it appropriate? When is it not?
You're not limited to these questions, obviously, but you are limited to the neighborhood, no matter how much you might want to wander over to Does-God-Exist Lane :)
Be good, play nice, and have fun!