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    http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-5035…

    In a discussion over the whether or not public schools should be allowed to integrate religion-based ideas into science curricula, O'Donnell argued that local school districts should have the choice to teach intelligent design if they choose.

    Coons said that creationism, which he considers "a religious doctrine," should not be taught in public schools due to the Constitution's First Amendment. He argued that it explicitly enumerates the separation of church and state.

    "The First Amendment does?" O'Donnell asked. "Let me just clarify: You're telling me that the separation of church and state is found in the First Amendment?"

    "Government shall make no establishment of religion," Coons responded, reciting from memory the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

    "That's in the First Amendment...?" O'Donnell responded.

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