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A US State can establish its own State religion

Discussion in 'Political Debate & Discussion' started by Salty, Feb 6, 2009.

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  1. Salty

    Salty 20,000 Posts Club
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    Hmm, I suppose you are right!
    (execpt for the Baptist in RI and the Quakers in PA)

    Should we mention that Ga was founded by convicts? I wonder what religion they were?

    Some more info from Wiki:
     
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  2. EdSutton

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    Why is that "immaterial" in regard to the OP?

    As far as I'm aware, the First Amendment to the US Constitution has never been modified or amended in any way. And the question was about 'state churches' as well. Since 4 states did have official state churches, at the time of the adoption of the Bill of Rights, a state church does not in and of itself 'violate' the Constitution, I suggest.

    But I would suggest your allegation that "some southern states have de facto Baptist governments" is on very 'shaky' ground, however.

    Ed
     
    #42 EdSutton, Apr 24, 2009
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    Haha thanks.

    I think I had heard somewhere about Georgia's "origins". I know what religion they were. Pentecostal! j/k
     
    #43 Surfer Joe, Apr 24, 2009
  4. Salty

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    New Yorks State has the Eastern Bluebird as the Official State bird
    does that mean I cannot have another species of bird a a pet?

    NY has the Rose as the State Flower
    Does that mean I must give a rose to my wife

    NY has the Apple as the State Fruit
    Then why do grocery stores sell other kind of fruit


    Just saying.....
     
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  5. FR7 Baptist

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    Salty, the First Amendment is applied to the States because of selective incorporation of essential features of the Bill of Rights through the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
     
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