[dar-list] the first amendment (NDC)

[njohnson at ent.umass.edu]

>> The constitution is all based on things God and the need of the people
to believe in God for their strength and guidance.<<

Jim, in fact, it's quite the contrary. There is no mention of God anywhere in
the Constitution. However, the Constutition clearly states that no religious
test can be required to host office. The first amendment provides both freedom
to worship as well as a prohibition of government establishing religion.
Jefferson in his writings used the term "separation of church and state" in
reference to that establishment clause.

Norman