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“Nonbelievers are protected by the religion clauses of the Constitution not because secular humanism is a religion, which it is not, but because when the government acts on the basis of religion it discriminates against those who do not "believe" in the governmentally favored manner.”

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Norman Dorsen

Norman Dorsen, born in 1930, is a renowned author whose works span various genres, known for his profound insights and unique narrative style. more

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