Read main thread: Is America a secular soceity?
December 5th, 2005  
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Originally Posted by bulldogg
And there we have it, just as my grandpa told me when I was a kid - "If you ever want to lose a friend just strike up a conversation about money, politics or religion."
Smart Grandpa but he probably didn't have a computer.

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Originally Posted by bulldogg
I think the point of contention is the definition of a secular vs religious society. I would argue the former is one which is not a theocracy or one whose laws are a direct derivation from a religious source. Whereas the latter is one in which the citizens are governed by a system of laws and a government which is under direct influence or guidance from a religious source.
I think you're confusing society with Government. I consider a secular society to be one which is worldly rather than spiritual. One in which religion would have no meaning in everyday life. Most ministers would call it a heathen society but you and I know that's not true.
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