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Question

Patrick Henry, patriot and founding father of our country, said: "It cannot be emphasized too stongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by religionists but by Christians, not by religions but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ."

Answer 1

Yes, I did know that. Our country (though many people today don't like to think of it) was founded on Christian beliefs and principals.

Answer 2

Some of our most notable founding fathers were not christian at all. See the following quotes

Dr. Priestley, an intimate friend of Franklin, wrote of him:
"It is much to be lamented that a man of Franklin's general good character and great influence should have been an unbeliever in Christianity, and also have done as much as he did to make others unbelievers" (Priestley's Autobiography)

Thomas Jefferson
10 August 1787, he wrote, "Question with boldness even the existence of a god."

James Madison
"What influence, in fact, have ecclesiastical establishments had on society? In some instances they have been seen to erect a spiritual tyranny on the ruins of the civil authority; on many instances they have been seen upholding the thrones of political tyranny; in no instance have they been the guardians of the liberties of the people. Rulers who wish to subvert the public liberty may have found an established clergy convenient auxiliaries. A just government, instituted to secure and perpetuate it, needs them not."

The most convincing evidence that our government did not ground itself upon Christianity comes from the very document that defines it-- the United States Constitution.
There occurs only two references to religion and they both use exclusionary wording. The 1st Amendment's says, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion. . ." and in Article VI, Section 3, ". . . no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States."

Answer 3

Well, I'd answer to that patriot and founding father that NOW, the country enjoys (at least, in theory) an absolute religious freedom, which means that being a Christian, or a Jew, or whatever is exactly the same now.

Answer 4

So what did you learn from that statement?
Spirituality is more important than regulated religious systems maybe?
I think they were fleeing persecution of religious systems and wanted to have a choice instead of being forced to do what another said was.
Trust in no man for they know not, trust only in the Lord Jesus, if you ask he will answer. but be willing to listen. He also moves on his time not yours.
my advice.
Show ME THE LOVE

Answer 5

Did you know that Thomas Jefferson, patriot and founding father of our country edited a version of the Bible in which he removed all references to the supernatural?

Answer 6

Yes, I knew that. So few ppl, nowadays, know the True history of the US because the history books have been changed by attempts to wipe out all references to God. But the Truth will always remain.
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Answer 7

Yes, quite so. Unfortunately, our nation looks little like the Founding Fathers intended, and it seems that fewer and fewer people even care.

Answer 8

That is true, but we should still show tolerance for people of other religions. Just because we're a Christian Nation, is no excuse for bigotry.

Answer 9

Yep. I knew that. AND contrary to what the ignorant atheists might say, MOST of our founding fathers were "born-again" Christians.

Answer 10

guess that is why he was never elected president.

and after he said these words what happened? Run out and condone the slaughter of the native Americans all in the name of Christianity.