tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post116578664627219710..comments2024-03-16T14:54:12.445-04:00Comments on History Is Elementary: Ummmm.....I Believe Your Myths and Traditions Are ShowingEHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964668210604436937noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-10307265236035921852006-12-17T04:19:00.000-05:002006-12-17T04:19:00.000-05:00elementaryhistoryteacher said...
Anyhow....I'm ac...<i>elementaryhistoryteacher said...<br /><br />Anyhow....I'm actually surprised with our current "here I am in your face" type of "love me or screw you" attitudes in this country that we don't have self-proclaimed athiests. I may not be aware if there are any, but if there aren't....there will be soon.</i><br /><br />There are a couple, but considering we are the least trusted minority...<br /><br />http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2006/03/its_good_to_know_how_much_were.php<br /><br />...and G. H. W. Bush said we shouldn't even be considered citizens, let alone 2nd class citizens...<br /><br />http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/George_H._W._Bush<br /><br />...it can be as precarious to 'come out' as an atheist today as it was to come out as a homosexual 40-50 years ago, or one could even make an analogy to Catholics in some parts of the south 100 years ago. It may take generations for things to change.<br /><br />It would be nice if our own government wouldn't have legislated that instructions be printed on every piece of currency that we are supposed to 'trust God' (I could argue that it violates all three parts of the Lemon Test...but that's a minor issue really). We don't want a motto that says 'Don't Trust God', we would just prefer the government be silent about the issue and let everyone figure out for themselves who to trust or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-72973949274351757322006-12-16T22:45:00.000-05:002006-12-16T22:45:00.000-05:00Thanks for the kind words Alasandra. You are welc...Thanks for the kind words Alasandra. You are welcome to visit anytime.EHThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964668210604436937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-912388520789031602006-12-16T21:01:00.000-05:002006-12-16T21:01:00.000-05:00Great blog. I intend to visit often. I found you t...Great blog. I intend to visit often. I found you through the Weblog Awards, I went there to vote for Spunky and decided to check out the other finalist. Wish I could have voted for you both.Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs https://www.blogger.com/profile/13233710830920626326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-92223590843147284922006-12-16T10:56:00.000-05:002006-12-16T10:56:00.000-05:00I just hate it when I make a mistake in a comment ...I just hate it when I make a mistake in a comment and then have to delete it. I also hate to post a second comment to correct a typo with the typo still glaring out at me......<br /><br />Anyhow....I'm actually surprised with our current "here I am in your face" type of "love me or screw you" attitudes in this country that we don't have self-proclaimed athiests. I may not be aware if there are any, but if there aren't....there will be soon.<br /><br />Avery, I really appreciate your thoughts. I love to discuss the Constitution. In matters that involve all of us living in this great nation I think we are much better off looking first to the one thing that binds us together. As a Southern Baptist I dearly wish it could be the Bible, but it's the Constitution. Of course, if we all thought the same way about everything it would be very boring. I may not always agree with someone, but I will defend their right to do as they wish as long as it's legal.EHThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964668210604436937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-86432807013333600792006-12-15T15:59:00.000-05:002006-12-15T15:59:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.EHThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964668210604436937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-73837454337308818272006-12-15T06:45:00.000-05:002006-12-15T06:45:00.000-05:00As an atheist it's refreshing to hear that a self ...As an atheist it's refreshing to hear that a self described conservative Christian is talking sanely and intelligently on this issue. I'm surprised how many people have no clue that the 'No Test' language is in the constitution (those how do still think it shouldn't apply to non-believers).<br /><br />As someone from Minnesota, I can say that no one around here is making a big deal about this, or if they are no one is listening.<br /><br />It sounds like Prager has bought in to(or is perpetrating) the revisionist 'this is a Christian nation...founded by Christians...on Christian principles..." which leads to people believing that the Ten Commandments should be the basis of US law and government supporting religion in general is a good thing just not specific denominations...as long as the religion in general happens to be Christian.<br /><br />There was recently a related article over at friendlyatheist.com...<br /><br />http://friendlyatheist.com/2006/12/11/religious-representation-in-congress/<br /><br />Any thoughts on when we see the first representative at the federal level declare themselves to be an atheist?<br /><br />Nice blog, enjoy the holiday break.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1165980249789841792006-12-12T22:24:00.000-05:002006-12-12T22:24:00.000-05:00Terrific post. The truly sad phrase in your openi...Terrific post. The truly sad phrase in your opening paragraphs is "I heard someone say, when confronted with the truth about the legalities, that law doesn’t matter..."<BR/><BR/>A shocking, appalling bit of blind and proudly ignorant hypocrisy. These people really can't see past their own noses.<BR/><BR/>Congrats on the nomination. (Oh and thanks for the note. I'm guessing I'll be back Jan 1.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1165878192013504812006-12-11T18:03:00.000-05:002006-12-11T18:03:00.000-05:00Teachergirl, I did a tad more research. The Catho...Teachergirl, I did a tad more research. The Catholic missal that Johnson was sworn in with did belong to Kennedy, and at first it was reported to be a Bible. <BR/><BR/>Also the Library of Congress website, "Presidential Inaugurations...I So Solemnly Swear" also mentions Johnson was sworn in with his hand on a missal (this was the first inauguration on a plane and the first inauguration administered by a woman). <BR/><BR/>Johnson used a family Bibile during his second inauguration and it was the first time a First Lady held the Bible. <BR/><BR/>Another president that did not choose to use a Bible was John Adams. It has been reported that he placed his hand on the Constitution itself.EHThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964668210604436937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1165873787459079142006-12-11T16:49:00.000-05:002006-12-11T16:49:00.000-05:00Teachergirl, I'll try and fact-check that issue as...Teachergirl, I'll try and fact-check that issue as well. I was trusting someone else and I should have verified it. I'm sorry about the death....that's so sad.<BR/><BR/>Jennifer, I was doing some visiting around yesterday to read what others were saying about this issue and I was appalled by what many people who profess to be Christians were writing. Their lack of knowledge regarding our rights was shocking. I don't know if this means anything but most of the crazies were on My Space....I wanted to comment but didn't have the time to register. Maybe I can get back to that later this week. <BR/><BR/>Thanks Jennie....as much as we know and don't know about good old George I can't believe someone didn't know he had slaves. I was reading a section of one of Bill Bennett's books last night and he stated that Washington was one of our largest slaveowners during his time.EHThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964668210604436937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1165872513047929932006-12-11T16:28:00.000-05:002006-12-11T16:28:00.000-05:00Glad you decided to post. I find that most people...Glad you decided to post. I find that most people are very ignorant of how the gov't works. I'm surprised at how many people have no idea how the electoral college works or what the constitution actually promises. I just had to explain to someone that George Washington was a slave owner! Most people's "historical" knowledge is mostly cultural myth, not history.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1165859577138335702006-12-11T12:52:00.000-05:002006-12-11T12:52:00.000-05:00I enjoyed your post, so well researched! I didn't ...I enjoyed your post, so well researched! I didn't know much about this topic, now I feel alittle more well-read. I am a conservative christian, but it makes me a little crazy when I hear some public personalities spouting off I don't know what kind of uninformed dribble. Thanks for giving some food for thought.<BR/><BR/>Jenny in CaHen Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237819297457183820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1165858151544184552006-12-11T12:29:00.000-05:002006-12-11T12:29:00.000-05:00Hi, EHT. I thought Johnson was sworn in using Pre...Hi, EHT. I thought Johnson was sworn in using President Kennedy's copy of the King James Bible. I'll go check my copy of Death of a President, but I am pretty certain it was a Bible and not a missal. <BR/><BR/>Cantata was fantastic!! However, a church member died in the sanctuary right before we started. Never had that happen before.teachergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05655615013367705872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1165811377316681552006-12-10T23:29:00.000-05:002006-12-10T23:29:00.000-05:00Thanks for visiting Seabird. Come back soon!NYC, ...Thanks for visiting Seabird. Come back soon!<BR/><BR/>NYC, I haven't heard this. It's interesting. I'll let you know if discover something.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting Widow's Son.EHThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964668210604436937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1165805928775283372006-12-10T21:58:00.000-05:002006-12-10T21:58:00.000-05:00Excellent post, and excellent blog.Glad you visite...Excellent post, and excellent blog.<BR/><BR/>Glad you visited my blog to read <A HREF="http://burningtaper.blogspot.com/2006/12/oath-taking-does-it-matter-what-volume.html" REL="nofollow">my article on this issue</A>, too.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Widow's Son<BR/><A HREF="http://burningtaper.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Burning Taper.com</A>Widow's Sonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05135009678671539418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1165801467882939102006-12-10T20:44:00.000-05:002006-12-10T20:44:00.000-05:00This is a little off-topic, but I heard someone sa...This is a little off-topic, but I heard someone say on the radio that the founders wanted the Constitution to be revised every few years--it may have been every 10 or 20, I don't recall.<BR/><BR/>Have you ever heard of this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1165798811919193722006-12-10T20:00:00.000-05:002006-12-10T20:00:00.000-05:00Hello! I found your site on the Weblogs awards fi...Hello! I found your site on the Weblogs awards finalist list - congratulations! Your site is an excellent resource... I am planning to homeschool my sons in a few years and look forward to visiting more often. Keep up the good writing! SeaBirdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1165797181456454642006-12-10T19:33:00.000-05:002006-12-10T19:33:00.000-05:00Thanks for visiting and the comments John and Butt...Thanks for visiting and the comments John and Butterfly Angel. <BR/><BR/>During break I plan to do....what else? Write, write, write. I also need to rethink some Language Arts issues and refight the American Revolution which begins in January in my classroom. We also plan to paint our great room. I Don't look forward to that. I want to get published somehow so I guess I need to start sending things off as well.EHThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964668210604436937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1165796523533600912006-12-10T19:22:00.000-05:002006-12-10T19:22:00.000-05:00EHT,Your posts are very educational. Even an old d...EHT,<BR/><BR/>Your posts are very educational. Even an old dog like me can learn something new. My dad used to tell me that the "day you stop learning is the day you die."<BR/><BR/>The last paragraph sounds like what I tell my 7th graders ~ just because it is in print doesn't mean it is the truth.<BR/><BR/>It will soon be break time ~ what are your plans?<BR/><BR/>Adios,<BR/>b.a.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-1165795803210421392006-12-10T19:10:00.000-05:002006-12-10T19:10:00.000-05:00I enjoyed reading your article and I couldn't agre...I enjoyed reading your article and I couldn't agree more. Quite apparently, it often takes a Prager to bring reasonable liberals and conservatives together in agreement. Of course, while Prager claims that Ellison is damaging the fabric of America, it is really Prager who continues to do all he can to foment the public divide we witness today. <BR/><BR/>My personal opinion is that Prager is catering to the Christian-right to try and insure support for Israel, sort of his personal mission in life. I'm doing some research on that point at the moment and hope to have an article ready at some point in the near future. <BR/><BR/>John Teague<BR/><A HREF="http://partisanblast.com" REL="nofollow">The Partisan Blast</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com