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alp227

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Mon Apr-12-10 11:04 AM
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An Atheist for the Supreme Court

by Tommi Avicolli-Mecca, BeyondChron.org

I have a suggestion for President Barack Obama about a replacement for U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, who’s announced his retirement in June. A justice since 1976, Stevens has a long record of leading the liberal vote on the court, especially in matters concerning separation of church and state. It’s time for an atheist justice.

Much has been written lately about the court’s balance of persons of different religions. According to Professor Leo Epstein of Northwestern, “Historically, religion was huge. It was up there with geography as a key factor” in the selection of new justices. These days, race, ethnicity and gender are far more important factors, and well they should be. Sexual orientation and gender identity haven’t become issues yet, though I anticipate that someday they may.

Read more: http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=8006

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Richardo

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Mon Apr-12-10 11:08 AM
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1. Yes! We need MORE litmus tests!

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