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lindysalsagal

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5. The founders knew that people disagree about religion and that our new nation had no chance if we

Reply to BlueKota (Original post)

Thu Apr 16, 2026, 11:59 AM

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brought religion into the framework. They were right, of course. How many small towns have 4 Baptist churches? 3 Synagogues? Evangelicals, LDS, JW's? Even catholics find ways to splinter. Buddhists, as well.

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