An Interview with Edwin Kagin on Anonka Part 1 of 2

Part 1 of 2. This video was recorded with the intention of including portions in the documentary "Separation on State Street" by Rob St. Mary. The documentary tells of the bigotry and discrimination suffered by Atheist Anonka in Caro, Michigan, for speaking out about the County government's promotion of religion via a creche on the courthouse lawn. Attorney Edwin Kagin was brought in to assist in the final phase of this case, and talks about the legal matters involved. Part 1 of 2

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[benthemiester]

He didn't tell u that congress starts every day off with a prayer and that the letter he spoke of is not in the Constitution. Nowhere in the constitution does it even use the words separation of church and state. The Constitution protects you from having to join a State sponsored religion that's all it means, it doesn't ban religious & cultural symbolism from public buildings, & the state does not require anyone to worship. He also lied & said that they were told we don't want your kind here.

[CQMI]

The principle of separation prevents government from favoring any religion, from favoring one religion over another, or favoring religion over non-religion. A version of the 1st Amendment that would have prohibited a state religion was rejected in favor of the current language.

The words "separation of church and state" do not appear in the Constitution, but the principle is certainly there. A right to privacy isn't in there either, nor is the right to vote. Go study some for a change.

[benthemiester]

@CQMI I never said I believed in a state religion or a theocracy, and I never said anything about privacy. The fourth amendment was put forth to address these concerns. The constitution does guarantee that people should not be discriminated against in voting but leaves the principles up to the states such as violent felons who may not be allowed to vote in some states. As long as the States laws don't conflict with the equality aspect of federal law, the states are able to do so.

[Destroe1]

Religion is a cancer.

[benthemiester]

This is bullshit the Constitution is for everyone and belongs to everyone. In La. there are schools that have a very large Chinese community and openly celebrate Chinese New Years which is steeped in superstition and paganism and no one makes a stink. There is nothing wrong with celebrating your couture whether it includes Islam or Judaism. These secular Witches are not being persecuted and no one is forcing anyone to convert. We have the right to free thought, speech and expression.

[sambricky]

I love this dude

[WolYou]

freedom from religion