From: <6364489067@mms.att.net> To: Subject: FW: Reply from Senator McCaskill Date: Monday, October 12, 2009 6:16 PM -- FW:Original Msg -- From: senator@mccaskill.senate.gov Subject:reply from senator mccaskill Date: 10: 4:4AM 9/10/09 October 9, 2009 Dear Mr. Hurst, Thank you for contacting me regarding religious freedom in the United States of America. I appreciate hearing from you, and I welcome the chance to respond. Our nation's founding fathers had the remarkable sensibility and foresight to protect religious freedom for all Americans. The opening words of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution declare that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." Thomas Jefferson maintained that this clause would ensure religious liberty by establishing a "wall of separation between church and state." As your Senator and a Christian, I will remain committed to upholding every American's right to freely practice and express their faith as they so choose. Again, thank you for taking the time to share your concerns with me. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future regarding other matters of interest or concern to you. Sincerely, Claire McCaskill United States Senator   P.S. If you would like more information about resources that can help Missourians, or what I am doing in the Senate on your behalf, please sign up for my email newsletter at www.mccaskill.senate.gov. Allen D Hurst Tree of Life Center