Why do people say america isnt a christian country?

Question

if its not a christian country than why is every president a christian, why is christmas a national holiday, why is there a church on every corner and why is in god( or in myth we trust as i say) in god we trust on money? and why is 85 percent of the population losers (christians)? and why would any non christian wanna fight for this christian theocracy country of america, i'm an atheist and i wouldnt fight for this theocracy garbage, it would be like someone who wasnt black fighting for an african country

Answer 1

To answer your question.....because we have a freedom of religion. You have a freedom from religion as well. The majority of people are Christian in this country, however, that does not make it a Christian country. There is no official religion in this country, dispite what some people think.

Answer 2

1. The presidents have been Christian because very few Non Christians have run, or got major support(look how DNC threw Lieberman under the bus as it were)

2. Christmas has been co-opted by the Advertising industry

3. Churches are not on every corner, and if people wanted to build houses to worship other deities I'm sure they would have no trouble.

4. In God we trust does not invoke any specific deity, and if you use electronic currency you don't have to see it.

5. 85% if you say so, they CHOOSE it just as you choose not to believe no one says you have to agree with us.

6 whether or not you subscribe to the deity of the masses does not change the fact that you live here and i hate to break it to you but Osama and Co. won't be content to let go w/o a god, they'll force Allah down your throat or slit it those are your options with them.

7.I wont even dignify the black comment.

Answer 3

I agree with the question asker but if we declared ourselves christian we would have many angry people, and angry governments as well. Even George Bush knows that is would not be very smart to declare. Though, I do think America could invest a little more time on diversity, this is a question people have battled for eons with many religions and beliefs. It is hard for 85% (christians) of america to change their political beliefs and say "Now, what would a liberal buddhist vote for?". Maybe these problems of humankind are too advanced for us to all come to agreements on. (Also we are screwed if we try to wage war against them, unfortunately we only have 15%.) Would you be happier if we were declared a christian nation? At least we have the freedom- which means we still are able to turn things around. Once we're declared a christian nation, we are SCREWED! So, good luck, but we need to begin gathering as (hopefully) intellectuals in this country and try to change people's minds peacefully through education. It is the only way anything will ever get better. Be glad you are not declared a felon of national (christian) law! I thank my lucky stars as well!

Answer 4

You are right. It is very wrong for anybody to say that America is a Christian nation. We only say this loosely because the vast majority of us are Chrisatians.

In all reality, this nation was founded on the promise of religious freedom. Our founding fathers insisted on there being no connection between church and state.

With the uprise of evil men, like Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell, who insist that Government must be connected with certain "faith based" religions has come the downfall of America.

Now the religious right wingers have been given so much political power that they think they can rule other non-Christians lives.

I say; "Judge not lest ye be judged" thou nation of backstabbing vipers and religious hypocrates.

You are witnessing the Nazification of America. The Anti-Christ has reared his ugly head in the White House!

Answer 5

People say that because the US does not have an established state religion. Yes, there is a strong heritage of Christianity, but it's not a Christian country. Norway, Sweden, Finland, those are Christian countries, it's actually the established state religion. In the US, it's in the Bill of Rights that it can't be mandated what religion the citizens follow.

Answer 6

Wow, you're a freak on all types of levels.

You're right, America is a Christian Country. You're absolutely right.

I respect the fact that you are an atheist, you can believe what you want.

If you would not fight for this country then you should go to a country that you would fight for. We don't need you here or even want you here. That's the problem with america today... all you leftwing, idiots are here but have no pride in your country. Honestly, GO TO FRANCE BECAUSE WE DON'T NEED YOU HERE.

FYI- Not ever african is black. Get some education.

Answer 7

Yes, Christianity isnt the nation religion

It would violate the Constitution

And this is a country of diversity, we have people who are Buddhism, Islamic, Catholic, Jo Hobo Witness, all sorts of religion

If Christianity was the nation religion it wouldnt be very pretty, its one of the specialtys of US :)

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Because America is an imperialist Empire that actively works AGAINST the teachings of Jesus Christ, such as waging peace, forgiving one's enemies, eschewing material wealth, and helping the poor & sick for free.

Answer 10

Read the book "Letter to a Christian Nation." You really couldn't make better use of your time.