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Old 08-12-2008, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by kmisho View Post
It's no wonder what Bush says about atheists, since he's a Texan. Blatant contradiction and total irrationality are practically considered a badge of honor there:

"The Texas Constitution
Article 1 - BILL OF RIGHTS
Section 4 - RELIGIOUS TESTS
No religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office, or public trust, in this State; nor shall any one be excluded from holding office on account of his religious sentiments, provided he acknowledge the existence of a Supreme Being."

I'm not making this up. The above comes from the below link...which is the official state website where the Texas constitution is posted.

The Texas Constitution - Art 1 - Sec 4

Just so we're clear here. Article 1 of the Texas Bill Of Rights under Section 4 on Religious Tests states that there is no religious test to hold office in Texas...as long as you believe in god.

In the words of former Representative James Traficant (D Ohio) "Beam me up Scotty!"
Hmm, seems like a clear case, why has e. g. the FFRF not challenged that law article yet?

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Peter
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