General Discussion

John1956PA

(4,566 posts)

6. The junta set the precedent that "tradition" overrides separation of church and state.

Tue Jun 28, 2022, 07:21 AM

Jun 2022

The junta (my thanks to Eugene Robinson for applying this word to the right-wing-led court) will use the "tradition" standard in future cases to further erode the separation of church and state, including cases involving the establishment clause.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

46 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Help me understand this Gorsuch ruling about Jesus on the 50 yard line. [View all] Scrivener7 Jun 2022 OP

Unable to reply for fear of being ejected. lindysalsagal Jun 2022 #1

I don't understand that. It's a question about applying the ruling. Scrivener7 Jun 2022 #2

Unable to reply for fear of being ejected. lindysalsagal Jun 2022 #3

I'm with you and I'm Jewish. mucifer Jun 2022 #11

Ejected from what? A fighter jet that's about to crash? Not sure what you mean. Hope you are ok emulatorloo Jun 2022 #30

Poster has 3 hides. Mosby Jun 2022 #40

Yeah I have been there. Four bad hides, one wacky jury away from a ban . Thanks for the heads up. emulatorloo Jun 2022 #45

A heads up, you could get a hide for a post like this. So probably better just to lay low for emulatorloo Jun 2022 #46

May I respectfully suggest... Mister Ed Jun 2022 #31

You just did reply to the post. Albeit in a cryptic way. Politicub Jun 2022 #38

IANAL, but intrepidity Jun 2022 #4

"on the 50 yard line in the middle of the game." Scrivener7 Jun 2022 #5

As I posted elsewhere intrepidity Jun 2022 #8

Oh, but that's one of those parts of the Bible they don't have to follow. Scrivener7 Jun 2022 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Jun 2022 #41

The junta set the precedent that "tradition" overrides separation of church and state. John1956PA Jun 2022 #6

But there was no tradition till this guy started it, right? So is it that anyone can do something Scrivener7 Jun 2022 #7

Thank you, too. The junta used this case as a bulldozer to overrule a 1970s case. John1956PA Jun 2022 #14

That is feckin' terrifying. Scrivener7 Jun 2022 #16

An honest lower would be at a loss applying this case to a similar claim brought to it. John1956PA Jun 2022 #21

So I guess we will be seeing more of these eroding the fundamental basis for our country. Scrivener7 Jun 2022 #23

You are welcome, and thank you for your cordial replies. John1956PA Jun 2022 #25

To you too. Scrivener7 Jun 2022 #29

I would love to see any ruling like this ... Novara Jun 2022 #10

I would love to know this. Lawyers? Anyone know? Scrivener7 Jun 2022 #12

One of the first things I learned in law school is that the 'facts' Tomconroy Jun 2022 #15

So this is not unusual? Interesting. I never knew. But then what does Scrivener7 Jun 2022 #17

There is a 'free exercise clause' as well as a 'non-establishment' Tomconroy Jun 2022 #13

Tell me about this. Are you saying they are justifying his act on the basis of these two? Scrivener7 Jun 2022 #18

This really isn't my issue and I haven't read the opinion, Tomconroy Jun 2022 #19

THANK YOU, ALL! This is a bit clearer to me now. I appreciate all the replies. Scrivener7 Jun 2022 #20

I think I can add some context FBaggins Jun 2022 #22

Bluster, and, it seems from the answers above that this is one part of a whole that will Scrivener7 Jun 2022 #26

I don't know... but I doubt that they need to FBaggins Jun 2022 #28

Thanks, that's helpful. nt sl8 Jun 2022 #27

One of the areas of the case I found interesting Sympthsical Jun 2022 #37

+1, uponit7771 Jun 2022 #44

+1, uponit7771 Jun 2022 #43

When the facts of a case change or are wrong, it can be appealed. Baitball Blogger Jun 2022 #24

That could be intentional FBaggins Jun 2022 #32

Does this coach thinks God cares who wins the football game? Emile Jun 2022 #33

Would such a prayer occur before the game? nt FBaggins Jun 2022 #34

I have a question. Haven't footballers been praying leftyladyfrommo Jun 2022 #35

There is nothing preventing players from praying. When I was a HS Coach, I stood JCMach1 Jun 2022 #39

Trying to picture Jesus in a football helmet, wnylib Jun 2022 #36

I will repeat moniss Jun 2022 #42