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The Son of a Preacher Man
        Attorney general John Ashcroft never made a secret of his religious beliefs. But since taking office he’s quietly sought to institutionalize his faith—holding daily prayer sessions in his office and suggesting staffers make correspondence more pious. Although the morning prayers are Christian, the small RAMP gatherings (“Reading, Argument, Memorize and Prayer”) are “relaxed” and “extremely educational,” said Shamon Stein, a regular attendee and Orthodox Jew. A memo, obtained by NEWSWEEK, offers seven “stylistic preferences” for letters bearing the A.G.’s name. “Do not use the phrasing, ‘no higher calling than public service’,” the memo states, and avoid using “proud”—God being a higher calling and pride being a sin. All this was deemed “highly objectionable” by Barry Lynn of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. The A.G.’s rep dismissed the criticism: “What part of this is imposing his religious views?”

-- Anonymous, April 30, 2001

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Interesting, poetic title to your thread, cpr. I can find only two references to "whited tomb" on Google. Both seem esoteric. Where did you come by this expression--is it in the Bible?

-- Anonymous, April 30, 2001

I believe you'll get better search results on "whited sepulchre". That's how it occurs in the KJV.

-- Anonymous, April 30, 2001

Few would understand the term "whited sepulchre". White Tomb with rotting body inside is rather clear.

-- Anonymous, April 30, 2001

"Few would understand" your ramblings like you were the "intelligent born". Guess you also encompass the same brotherhood which holds great discussion on "wormholes", and the ramblings of some formula on a black board, or some Psychotic who resembles yourself. You live in another world. Why don't you venture out? Do you understand there are some countries who would have great joy in the simple measure of a community well? Because you don't see them, doesn't mean they don't exist.

-- Anonymous, May 02, 2001

Do me a favor. Take the trip to the well for me. Live in the well for about 5 years. Report back when that time is up, Hole of Ass.

-- Anonymous, May 04, 2001

If I worked for him, I'd sue.

-- Anonymous, May 04, 2001