The Constitution of the US is clear when it states...?

Question

that the American people should not cross the lines with regard to the seperation of church and state! Considering that crossing those lines endangers the integrety of the constitution, why is it continously done (ex: prayer in public schools, etc.), and how could anyone feel comfortable doing it?

How do you, as a christian, justify crossing those lines?

Answer 1

I Know Not Why sounds like a typical republican!
Wanting to take the money of someone, for no legitimate reason... and probably feeling completely comfortable with it!
Probably a Christian as well!

Answer 2

The Constitution doesn't prohibit the PEOPLE from crossing the lines between Church and State, it prohibits the government from doing so. The Constitution also guarantees the PEOPLE the absolute right to practice and pursue ANY religion without fear of government reprisal. That being said, I seriously doubt that our Founding Fathers and the framers of the Constitution meant for us to be debating whether prayer in publicly FUNDED schools is unconstitutional or not. Remember, God fearing people are taxpayers too, and there are a LOT more of us than there are of you.

Answer 3

I agree with you in principle, but the premise is wrong. The Constitution says nothing of the "separation of Church and state". What it says is "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof". The teaching of religious principles in publicly-funded schools is akin to the endorsement of one religion over another, which is prohibited.

We cannot prohibit one person from practicing their religion unless it infringes on the rights of another- the "all or nothing" ideal. Those who would love to teach about Christ in the classroom would be the most vocal opponents of teaching about Mohammad or teaching witchcraft or Satan-worship. More important than the "freedom of religion" argument is the "all men are created equal" line in the Declaration of Independence. You cannot give rights to one group of people while denying them to another. It's discrimination.

Religious values should be taught at home and at Church and not in publicly-funded venues.

But, what do you expect from a group who's leader called the Constitution a "damn piece of paper" after swearing on a Bible to protect and uphold it?

I love I_know_not_why_?'s argument. The phrase is "In God we Trust", not "In Jesus we Trust". Christians, Jews, and Muslims all worship the same God. Maybe we should distribute it equally among all these groups?

Answer 4

The issue of church and state does not prohibit the people of
the United States Of America from worshiping as they see
fit.

It prevents the government from dictating the actions of a
religious organization and it also prevents followers of an
established religion from influencing government with
biased doctrine.

In England, Henry the VIII took control of the church and
become both head of state and head of the state religion
when his annulment request was denied (Keep in mind,
Rome had granted a previous request to the King regarding
a separate ex-wife.

The crossing of both Church and State would allow the
government too much say in how we live and what we
choose to believe in.

Answer 5

If you don't feel comfortable with it, then can I have all your money? You know that it all says "In God We Trust" on it. So, if it is really that big of a problem for you, I am willing to take one for the team and help you out.

Truth Seeker, once again you show how quick you are to judge without any facts. My answer to this question is completely hypothetical. I have my own money. As far as the Christian thing goes, if people need a religion to tell them to be good to each other, than what is the point of their lives? I like your answer to the following question too, you freakin' hypocrite: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuFleX8R5eibnXv2xif_knvsy6IX?qid=20060628102249AAeKP4X

Answer 6

You did it now. you got me going on this question.

This country was founded by good Christian men who understood that they were setting up a government divinely conceived through the the will of God. The separation of church and state, spoken of in the constitution, Was for the purpose of making sure no sect of religion could take over the government and dictate secular beliefs as in England, the very reason they had fled to America. Christianity itself was always meant to be an integral part of this government. No where in the constitution does it say 'a separation between God or Christ or Christian beliefs'. It most emphatically says 'church' 'One church'. Good lord man, read your history. You atheists tell us Christians that we're slaves. We believe what we believe of our own free will, having read and studied and prayed and weighed the evidence, both written and received of the holy spirit. We are free to make that choice. I say you are the slaves. So willing to judge without going through the same process of choice that brought us to our beliefs. You are slaves having been blinded by Satan to give up the ability to choose with the closedness of your minds while Satan drags you slowly down to hell. I beseech you to open up your minds and make a choice based on understanding, before it's too late.

Answer 7

The USA has freedom from religion as well as freedom of religion. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;" Those who want freedom from religion are often accused of pushing atheist views upon theists. Those who want freedom of religion are often accused of pushing theist views, mainly Christian, upon the whole of society, religious or not. It is almost a circular argument and the lines tend to get a bit blurry.

Answer 8

You have this all wrong! It states that there shall be a separation of church and state. This does not eliminate either! Understand the language first before making stupid questions up!
Please!

Answer 9

If our founding fathers, most of whom were Christian, could see how far America has taken the freedom of religion, they'd cry.

Answer 10

the constitution also gives us the right to freedom of religion. it is our right to practice our religion when and where we want to. by you telling me that i can't practice my religion is an infringement of my rights! by taking all religious connotations out, it is promoting an antheist religious view!