Why are there some christians that still think the mix of religion and state is "right and lawful". I mean , I heard them explain that the U.S was supposed to be a christian nation and they provide the Declaration of Independence as "proof" that is was because of the word "god" written in it, but what they need to know is that the Declaration of Independence does not represent any law of the United States.It came before the establishment of our lawful government (the Constitution). The Constitution forms a secular document, and nowhere does it appeal to God, Christianity, Jesus, or any supreme being. The first amendment states that
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." Making religion into law and requirements breaks the first amendment.
2006-12-12
09:31:13
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