It was mentioned before, "thats the point of the seperation of church and state". I would like to address that. The seperation of church and state was introduced in a series of letters from Jefferson to a church. The church feared that the government would try to control the church much as it had in England. Jefferson stated that their would be a seperation of church and state to keep the government from influencing the church, not vice-versa. This is one of the most misquoted and misleading arguements based on just one phrase of a series of documents. Their is a mural in the supreme courts main hall of moses bringing down the ten commandments. These are the laws that our judicial system is based in, openly, by the founding fathers. Even Ben Franklin supported this as a self professed non-christian and man of science.
That being said, the fbi will not be cracking down on the bible. The A.C.L.U. has already lost a fortune trying to rid the nation of anything with God on or in it, and for a small handfull of victories, has lost more than it can admit for it's own survival.
They have created a vacuum mockery of our constitution. The freedom to bear arms was placed so that if the corrupted government as they envisioned it, comes to take down a prayer meeting or infringe upon your rights you can defend them. But if you do, then you will be portrayed as a nut on the evening news. They are starting to bend us over slowly I guess....
They say guns kill people. do spoons make you fat?
2006-08-16 16:14:44
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answered by bearableloon 2
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Have you read the constitution? Or taken a class in government? Or even read any of the court cases you're misquoting?
First, the FBI is a law enforcement agency. They don't make laws.
Second, there is nothing saying a private citizen cannot post the 10 Commandments in public. Or that the government cannot do so as part of a larger secular display. What the court cases that have addressed this issue said is that the government cannot sponsor or promote one religion over others by putting up only symbols of a single religion.
What people do in the privacy of their home, or what they read, especially in the realm of religion or private association is just as protected by the same 1st Amendment as the prohibition against government endorsement of religion. The government cannot get involved either way. That's the whole point of the concept of separation of church and state.
Not to mention that even without religion being involved at all, the Bible as a book is protected under the 1st Amendment expression and press guarantees. So, even if the Constitution was changed to remove all protection from government entanglement with religion, it would still be protected as free speech clause.
It's worth actually taking a few minutes to read the relevant laws and cases, before listening to people who are just trying to scare you based on non-sensical misquoting of the law.
2006-08-16 15:04:13
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answered by coragryph 7
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never (and not just because the FBi has nothing to do with it). you are allowed to post the 10 commandments in public, just not in a government building! there is a difference. there is a long history of case law that says that you are not allowed to post religious messages in or on government property. that is because of the seperation between church and state, which makes it unconstitutional for the government to promote any religion. and no, the FBI CANNOT crack down on prayer meetings on private property, that would be unconstitutional under the freedom of religion clauses
2006-08-16 15:10:49
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answered by C_Millionaire 5
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Well it really isn't up to the "FBI" to ban anything. In all honesty, before you post in re of banning of religon in any aspect-of any sort, it is wise to see how your government regulates and controls the rules, regulations, laws and overall issues in re of your freedoms. Knowing those first, will help you understand the basis of the choices, as well as the basis of how they actually come to the conclusion of what is and is not appropriote. The FBI-has nothing to do with personal freedoms-only upholding the protection of those that are criminal and in content of commiting activities that are dangerous.
2006-08-16 16:02:39
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answered by Bia lynne 2
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No, there should not be a ban on any faith as far as a results of fact the liberty of religion is in touch. This suitable is composed of the main dazzling to no longer believe in something and is on a par with the liberty of expression. for this reason, enable them to have their faith, build mosques and practice their halal food regimen etc. yet, a unfastened society could determine that Islam does no longer bypass overboard and sell the stifling of criticism, blowing up human beings of alternative faiths and non-believers etc. it extremely isn't any longer undemanding as a results of fact Islam is quite inflexible and self-righteous.
2016-12-17 12:11:29
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answered by Anonymous
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The FBI has nothing to do with it. You can post the ten commandments anywhere except a government building. It's called seperation on church and state. You are still free to practice any religion anywhere.
2006-08-16 15:05:17
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answered by royman62 3
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The FBI cant ban anything! They just enforce the rules that WE the PEOPLE want. WE elect the officials who make the policy so WE make the policy. If you are that upset do something IE call your congressman. Dont complain and expect action take action and get results!
2006-08-16 15:06:14
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answered by scottwatras 2
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I don't think its posting in public that's the problem. You can post it on a church. But the problem is when it's posted on government buildings - which includes the court houses - because there is a separation of church and state.
2006-08-16 15:05:23
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answered by nyanks27 3
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It is not the FBI its the ACLU and the leftist activist judges along with the democraps
2006-08-16 15:06:12
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answered by iamwelndowd1 2
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If that happens, it will be the start of American Socialism's reign.
Big Brother is watching...
I hope it relaly doesn't reach the negative futuristic ''Utopia'' of 1984
2006-08-16 15:05:28
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answered by Ragriav 3
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