Tag Archives: Law and the bible

Finding a lawyer:Take this one off your list

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Naomi

“They’re teaching children that there is separation of church and state, and I am here to tell you that’s a myth — that’s not true … The only reason we’ve been a great nation — guess why? Because at our founding we … Continue reading →

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Corporations have no souls

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Naomi

They [corporations] cannot commit treason, nor be outlawed nor excommunicate, for they have no souls. – Case of Sutton’s Hospital,  Edward Coke. Isn’t this an amazing statement? More amazing—though you might believe it was made before the United States Supreme … Continue reading →

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Understanding legal documents: Jill Lepore on the U.S. Constitution

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Naomi

In the January 17, 2011 New Yorker, Jill Lepore—how I yearn to be teachable once again and have her as my history professor!—wrote a wonderful piece, “The Commandments: The Constitution and its worshippers.” Not only does Prof. Lepore analyze how … Continue reading →

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