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"Freedom requires religion . . ."

I don't get it. If you believe that God is the ultimate authority, and since most religions are fundamentally authoritarian in their doctrines, I don't understand how Freedom requires Religion. I think I know what he really means, though. In America, athiests aren't free to run for public office. It's just that folks don't usually say this out loud.

Whatever. He's certainly no JFK, whose approach to this issue is beautifully and uniquely American. The POLITICAL role of faith and religion in America was perfectly set forth by Kennedy, thus providing a precedent for all to follow. Until now.