When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
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It's an event in the town, well attended by town members (and politicians), from a prominent organization within the town. Not sure what the issue is?
They're not "establishing a religion" - they're listing town events. It doesn't say they sponsored it, so?
I'd be more concerned about why not ALL Town of Rotterdam businesses are included on this page: http://rotterdamny.org/main/business.htm - or better yet, why businesses outside the town ARE being advertised there.
I confess that I may have missed it, but was Our Lady of Peace/OLA, listed on the town's website too?
How about the Fisher methodist church by dunkin donuts (I don't know it's new name now)....they had a sign that said they were having a 'community dinner'. I don't remember seeing that one on the town's website either. But again, I may have over looked it.
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
I confess that I may have missed it, but was Our Lady of Peace/OLA, listed on the town's website too?
How about the Fisher methodist church by dunkin donuts (I don't know it's new name now)....they had a sign that said they were having a 'community dinner'. I don't remember seeing that one on the town's website either. But again, I may have over looked it.
It's still listed as Our Lady of the Assumption
Maybe Fisher didn't submit a press release to the town?
I'd be more concerned about why not ALL Town of Rotterdam businesses are included on this page:
I'm more concerned about the town promoting a church event. It give the event a political undertone. I don't think a town government should be promoting ANY of them!! That is what the 'community events' section is for in the paper. It should be self promoted by the church and it's members. Getting the local government involved in it's promotion, just politicizes the event.IMHO
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
All the politicians showing up and shaking hands / kissing babies isn't "politicizing" it??
I have no problem with politicians pandering to the electorate by attending these events. It's one of those evils we just have come to accept and try to ignore!
I DO take issue with a town government's website advertising a 'specific' church function under the guise of a 'FALL FESTIVAL'. Go back and look at it again. Innocently they put a small picture of the church up in the corner. The very bottom, in small print is that the proceeds are to benefit st.gabriels. In between all of that in big bold letters is FALL FESTIVAL, WITH RIDES AND FOOD AND THE SCHEDULED DATES!!!
Sorry, but imo, it shouldn't be on the town website.
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
They shouldn't even be talking about/promoting religion.......separate church and state....not talky talky.....the thing that REALLY messes this up is the Vatican seat at the UN........
...you are a product of your environment, your environment is a product of your priorities, your priorities are a product of you......
The replacement of morality and conscience with law produces a deadly paradox.
STOP BEING GOOD DEMOCRATS---STOP BEING GOOD REPUBLICANS--START BEING GOOD AMERICANS
If you can find "separation of church and state" in the US Constitution -- I will give you a prize. The US Constitution only grants the Freedom OF Religion and says that Congress shall NOT pass any law which establishes an official religion.
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"For this is what America is all about. It is the uncrossed desert and the unclimbed ridge. It is the star that is not reached and the harvest that is sleeping in the unplowed ground." Lyndon Baines Johnson
Is that why the ten commandment monuments and crosses at war memorials were taken down? Wasn't that under the guise of 'separation of church and state'?
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
Is that why the ten commandment monuments and crosses at war memorials were taken down? Wasn't that under the guise of 'separation of church and state'?
The phrase "separation of church and state" is not in the US Constitution -- came in a late 19th century Supreme Court decision (a misguided decision) --
interestingly -- as far as crosses on public buildings -- the old Mater Christi Seminary in Albany - now owned by the State Police -- had crosses on top of the building for years after the state bought it -- still may be there .. I haven't driven by in a while.
I have no problem with 10 Commandment Monuments and Crosses on War Memorials
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"For this is what America is all about. It is the uncrossed desert and the unclimbed ridge. It is the star that is not reached and the harvest that is sleeping in the unplowed ground." Lyndon Baines Johnson
If you can find "separation of church and state" in the US Constitution -- I will give you a prize. The US Constitution only grants the Freedom OF Religion and says that Congress shall NOT pass any law which establishes an official religion.
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