Hi Jody and Stevie:

Let me state my case about "Separation of Church and State." First, you are correct, Stevie. The idea behind the religious aspect of the first amendment was to assure that our new country would not have a "state religion" as was the case in England. By their very actions... the founding father's intended this former colony to be a Christian Nation. Look at the back of a dollar bill and most of our coins. "In God We Trust!" It makes no mention of a denomination but our laws (and that of England) are based primarily on the Ten Commandments from the Judeo-Christian Bible.

The first amendment meant no specific state religion but their actions certainly gave a nod to God and his Commandments. The beauty of all this is that the rights of other religions (or non-religious individuals) are protected.

Our judges (appointed for life) at most of the upper levels of the judiciary seem to have twisted this to mean "no deference to God!" They are patently wrong!

I freely acknowledge my own peril if I were to present "my case" to the "Bench Legislators" of our current Supreme Court. They would hang me out to dry in a New York minute.

On a slightly different subject, I would request our leaders to change the terms of office for all judges... that after their first four years on the bench, to subject them to the "will of the people" by placing them on the ballot for either being retained for another four year period... or rejected outright and removed from office. (It'll never happen... but it sure might level the playing field.)

Regards,

---Dave