If you find them please post them, if you can.
2006-06-12 14:02:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
As you can see from the other answers, they obviously do not. However, the 1st ammnd has been used by left-leaning, anti-christian, atheists so many times over for their agenda that the popular belief has become that the state and anything having to do with God cannot possibly coexist.
The real and true intent of the statement was simply to prevent the US from becoming a theocracy, that which is a state ruled by a specific religious body (as was Iran). So if you want to march into the capitol and start screaming the Our Father, go ahead. Just don't expect the ACLU to come and defend your right to do that.
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2006-06-12 14:27:43 · answer #1 · answered by obviously_you'renotagolfer 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Those exact words do not appear. This is another case of how we interpret the constitution:
The courts have found that the principle of a "religious liberty" exists behind in the First Amendment, even if those words are not actually there:
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...
The point of such an amendment is twofold. First, it ensures that religious beliefs - private or organized - are removed from attempted government control. This is the reason why the government cannot tell either you or your church what to believe or to teach. Second, it ensures that the government does not get involved with enforcing, mandating, or promoting particular religious doctrines.
2006-06-12 21:07:15 · answer #2 · answered by nighthawk_842003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Constitution is not a set of detailed statutes like usual law. The C. is a body of principles and guidelines provided as a framework to form a relatively stable, just and prosperous country.
By interpreting its principles, it is constructively used to evolve with the country and its history, and to be reasonably interpreted to continue the causes of justice and equality with history.
As a simple example, the C. does not authorize Congress to create or fund an Air Force, nor has an amendment ever been passed allowing this power. Yet, we have an air force. Why? Because a reasonable interpretation allows an extension of the army and navy authorization mentioned in the C.
Reading the Constitution as a set of strict statutes is asinine.
2006-06-12 21:13:55 · answer #3 · answered by lip11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question should read "Do the words..."
To sum it all up, the Constitution forbids Government from forming it's own religion. Not that it matters. Government pretty much wipes its a$$ with our civil liberties every day, so why even bother?
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2006-06-13 00:48:26 · answer #4 · answered by RonBurgundy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first amendment for you:
Amendment I
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.
2006-06-12 21:12:03 · answer #5 · answered by da maestro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not religious but I do know that both Church and State would like to control the world
2006-06-12 22:16:15 · answer #6 · answered by ₦âħí»€G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No-This is an interpretation of what the Constitution means.
2006-06-12 21:08:16 · answer #7 · answered by NuncProTunc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope.
2006-06-12 21:06:05 · answer #8 · answered by Mister Bob the Tomato 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋