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This is like the 11th century all over again Suddenly we are thrust back into the Dark Ages because our President has just discovered the power of the politico-religious combo. It worked very well for centuries for popes and kings until the 18th century European Enlightenment brought about by the 17th century age of Science with Isaac Newton ushered in new hope and the US.SO. Constitution.. The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 are seen by some historians as the last gasp of the Age of Faith Boy were they wrong. We've gotta do it all over again and this in an age of free public education. Tough luck for us! Ray ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dolores Buente" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Friday, March 04, 2005 7:53 AM Subject: Re: Souls in limbo > Dear Jennifer, > > I share in your frustration. It seems that we are living through an > important chapter in medical and moral history. Later, when this period > is recorded, > it will likely be compared to past practices and beliefs such as the Salem > witch hunts and the persecution of people who were labeled heretics > because they > declared that the world is round. > > History shows us that it often takes much effort and bravery to advance > society forward. Look back at the struggle of individuals who fought for > the right > of family planning. They faced the wrath of those people and institutions > who declared it sinful to practice birth control. The same people and > institutions who today declare it sinful to use cells in a petrii dish to > alleviate > pain and suffering. > > Dee > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn