Ahhh, the myth dies hard does it not. Only a very small percentage of immigrants to the American continent were seeking religious freedom but I shall digress as there is no point in preaching to a closed mind.phoenix80 said:And remember that America's founding fathers fled Europe from religious suppression and they went there for religious freedom.
bulldogg said:When would you offer as the time frame for this change my esteemed duelist? From my own reading I would venture to guess you are speaking of the change in American society that happened in the 1960's??
bulldogg said: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."
bulldogg said: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.
localgrizzly said:India is primarily a Hindu society, but it's governent is secular as well. There are only a small handful of non-secular governments in the world, and they exist primarily in BUDDHIST and Muslim countries.
Ted said:Wow Mohmar, I've read many of your posts with amused interest. But comparing the Dalai Lama with Deng Xiao Ping or his henchmen..... well, I don't know whether to laugh or question your sensibility!?
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