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12-21-2008, 11:22 PM

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NeilM
Dallas, TX
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There are two main denominations: Shia and Sunni. I think that the difference between them pertains to whom they believe was Mohammed's rightful successor.

12-21-2008, 11:16 PM

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NeilM
Dallas, TX
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Exactly. There is no part of the United States Constitution which references Christianity. The Declaration of Independence makes a reference to God.
The framers of the Constitution only intended for the federal government to not have the power to favor one religion over another. However, the Supereme Court, interpreting one of the amendments (I can't remember which one) later ruled that states must abide by that policy too.