Re: Gay rights vs. religious beliefs

J. Hugh Sullivan wrote:
On 4 Sep 2006 "Chimp" <pan_paniscus1859@xxxxxxxxx>

At least it is proof, unlike a Jefferson quote.

A Jefferson quote is often a very reliable guide to
Jefferson's opinions on a subject. And you have
not shown otherwise.

So, educate me a bit more - what caused the downfall of Rome?

Sheesh, a question that has taxed the finest classical
scholars without a clear answer. Start here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decline_of_the_Roman_Empire

E.g. "It remains one of the greatest historical questions,
and has a tradition rich in scholarly interest. In 1984,
German professor Alexander Demandt published a
collection of 210 theories on why Rome fell."

I am not an expert on any of this so am not going
to advance an opinion. [There is a subtle hint of advice
in that line.]

Chimp

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