Regarding the grammar flame, JosephP, drosz and barn owl are correct, as is the sentence. However, Andrew's copy editor should have recast the sentence for clarity. Changing "it's" to "It is" would do it.

Posted at June 25, 2008 12:24 PM in response to Today's Must Read

I believe you're right that a firm separation of government and clerical functions is good for religion, and the vibrancy thereof.

Of course, people who are non-religious aren't likely to make this argument, since religious vibrancy is low on their priorities list. Some religious groups do, but they seem drowned out by the "Christian Nation" crowd that wants to tear down that wall.

Ultimately, religious freedom is good for everyone, religious or otherwise. It's a worthy point to make and write about. Thank you for doing it.

Posted at March 13, 2008 12:51 PM in response to What Did the Founders Believe About Church and State?

Apologies for the double post.

Posted at March 12, 2008 12:06 PM in response to Militant Unitarians

Steven, your "two myths" don't seem to carry equal weight.

1: "Progressives claim the Founders were secular Deists." Your point is that they (may) oversimplify.

2: "Conservatives claim the Founders were conservative Christians." Your point is that they are flat-out wrong.

Posted at March 12, 2008 12:03 PM in response to Militant Unitarians

Steven, your "two myths" don't seem to carry equal weight.

1: "Progressives claim the Founders were secular Deists." Your point is that they oversimplify.

2: "Conservatives claim the Founders were conservative Christians." Your point is that they are flat-out wrong.

Posted at March 12, 2008 11:59 AM in response to Militant Unitarians