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Ramos: Religion does not belong in public office

Peoria reader says religion does not have a place in public office.

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I'm so glad that the Freedom from Religion Foundation took notice and asked members of the Peoria Unified School District governing board for a reprimand.

Hopefully the same note will be sent to the major of the city.

Religion is one of those topics that can become political really fast. It does not belong in any public office.

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Ramos: Religion does not belong in public office

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Peoria reader says religion does not have a place in public office.

Posted Thursday, August 17, 2023 11:44 am

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By Fernando Ramos, Peoria resident

I'm so glad that the Freedom from Religion Foundation took notice and asked members of the Peoria Unified School District governing board for a reprimand.

Hopefully the same note will be sent to the major of the city.

Religion is one of those topics that can become political really fast. It does not belong in any public office.

Thanks for your article in the Independent.

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