On (20 Dec 05) LEE LOFASO wrote to STEVE ASHER...
 LL> There are only two religious states in the world recognized by the
 LL> United Nations - Israel and Vatican City.  Of course, Iran is also a
 LL> religious state.  But that's beside the point.

Israel is not nor has ever been a "resigious state" -- Israel is the one
and only middle eastern democracy -- this is why the Arab nations hate
her so much, because Israel's existence shows their population that
there exists a way of freedom and personal liberty, and CHOICE regarding
religious belief/observance!

Because I care,
<+]::-{)}  (Cyberpope(the Bishop of ROM!))


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