There is an interesting exchange on Jefferson and Christianity going on in the neighborhood, which I think was kicked off by Jon Rowe's fisking of a very bad article the other day that included what appears to be a fake quote from Jefferson. Sandefur picked up on the discussion of the Jefferson quote with this post. Then Jason Kuznicki posted about it here and here. And so did Paul Musgrave and Caleb McDaniel. The only one I wasn't familiar with in that was the last one, and how on earth did Caleb manage to escape my notice all this time? He writes about history, religion, and jazz - the holy trinity, in my book. Definitely one I need to read more often.
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Yesterday the New York Times, ran an article Absaroka, a proposed state between Wyoming, Montana, and South Dakota which never was.
Clayton Cramer says the concept of separation of church and state should be "given a proper (and secular) burial".
"I am of a sect by myself, as far as I know."
--Thomas Jefferson, 1819
The "next" link for this post is busted; it points way back into the archive so I found myself reading in circles. Thanks for the effort in writing and producing such an educational and entertaining site.
Never mind; it seems to have fixed itself. If you feel like saving me embarrassment you can delete both my comments here.
I'm off topic, but have you seen thisyet, Ed? Values voters demand their due!
Caleb is also a real-life friend of mine. We don't always see eye to eye, but I've been promoting his blog whenever the chance arises. He writes good stuff, and it would be better if bloggers of all political stripes shared his probity and inquiring spirit.
Jim-
I think that's a joke. Did you intend it to be or did you take it seriously?
Thanks, Ed and Jason, for the kind words. You've saved me from shameless self-promotion by shamelessly promoting me yourselves! I'm obliged.
Ed, I pray to Allah, Vishnu, and any other deity who'll listen that it's a joke. Sadly, it's not terribly far from reality...