“In virtually any argument over the so-called ’separation of church and state,’ there will be somebody somewhere who suggests that there’s a difference between freedom of religion — as guaranteed in the Bill of Rights — and freedom from religion — which it seems that some people want. I’ve always agreed with that assessment, and have shied away from the latter. After all, we can’t be offended every time somebody mentions something of a religious nature and curtail such mentions accordingly. That would be an infringement on their freedoms! But the more I pondered the issue, the more inclined I am to change my mind and say that freedom from religion is the only way any of us can truly enjoy freedom of religion.” (11/20/08)