We Texans.....again

And which attitude should the head of science education in Texas have? Do they have to pass a religious test, such as support for YECism or ID, in direct violation of, and hypocritically against, science?Which specific puny religious cult are we required to support to please your Taliban sensibilities in order to be a public employee in this state? Why should a minority of people, ignorant of both science and the Bible be allowed to micromanage education?Evidently, you don't seem to understand that the US Constitution specifically forbids a religious test for officeholders. Given the obvious intent of such founders, why and how should such a religious test apply to state employees?Sorry Buz, your disrespect for the ideals that created this nation, and your red-hot desire to replace the rule of law under the Constitution and Bill of Rights in regard to freedom of religion don't play as well as you may think around these parts.Even if the forces that seek to destroy science education in this state temporarily succeed, they will soon find the corporations leaving in droves to places where they can rely upon a properly educated workforce, just as happened in Kansas.Then the religious fanatics and their demagogic leadership will come to a reckoning, face to face with their one true god -- money.Edited by anglagard, : change title of postEdited by anglagard, : replace term creationism with YECismEdited by anglagard, : puny religious cult

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Read not to contradict and confute, not to believe and take for granted, not to find talk and discourse, but to weigh and consider - Francis BaconThe more we understand particular things, the more we understand God - Spinoza

Here are the pertinent parts of both the Constitution and Bill of Rights of the United States of America, aka the supreme law of the land direct from the National Archives website.From Article VI:

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The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.

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The First Amendment to the Constitution:

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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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So, how is my original question answered?If no religious test "shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States," why should a religious test be applied to federal or even state government employees?I think the intent of the founders is obvious.You do realize, of course, these laws protect your freedom of religion, not your 'freedom' to impose your minority fundamentalist religion on others by force.Edited by anglagard, : take out rant

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Read not to contradict and confute, not to believe and take for granted, not to find talk and discourse, but to weigh and consider - Francis BaconThe more we understand particular things, the more we understand God - Spinoza