In spite of the historic fact that the Founders were intent on separating religion from government - having lived experience of times in which wars of religion were both common and vicious - we have an administration that panders to its aggressively religious base for support. This, of course, has the potential to cause major damage to our international relations, our health, our economy, and many other areas of our personal lives.
Faith can be a good thing but, as Emily Dickinson reminds us in today's poem, it's also good to have something else to fall back on ...
"Faith" is a fine invention...
By Emily Dickinson
"Faith" is a fine invention
When Gentleman can see—
But Microscopes are prudent
In an Emergency.
Have a good day. Keep your faith to yourself, don't use it as a weapon, and know when to look beyond your blind reliance on it. More thoughts coming.
Bilbo
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