Why can't we have a christian nation? If the constitution says "NO!", can't we amend the constitution? peace

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ps. there have been a lot of pasionate and controversial responses! this is wonderful as it is what makes our society great. But FWI i didn't say I wanted a "theocracy" (ie replacing the govt with religion). I would just like to see a BLENDING of govt and religion so govt works together with religion on an EQUAL footing to make and carry out laws that are more than legal mumbo-jimbo--they are MORAL. All those who wonder why we are in such a mess (war, economy, etc) need to look at the fact that we are turning against god (via liberalism and secular humanism) if they want to get to the bottom of this! BTW, I welcome disagreement but some people apparently need to be asked to PLEASE do not be hurtful!

Answer 1

You have many Christian majority nations and one Christian nation called Rome.

In the USA you can not, because all christians will revolt, as all are not supporting what is there in the Bible. You can not be as mean as Muslims to declare your state as only for Christians.

Answer 2

Although it may seem like a good idea at first, our founding fathers would disagree with this stance. Our country was founded on many principles. One of these is that there should be a separation of church and state. Even though this may be misconstrued by some, it does not mean the state shouldn't have a religion. It means that a government can not enforce a religion on it's people. This is what early Americans witnessed in England. We must be given a choice. This is an inherent quality of being human. Thanks for the post.

Answer 3

The Constitution is meant to protect your rights to practice your religion, above any other rights.
Please remember what the original colonists came here for: to get away from countries ruled by a king and held together by a religion dictated by the king, either Church of England or Roman Catholic. Those who say that the Constitution is anti-religion are wrong! Especially the judges who have ruled against prayer. The prayer is the most important form of free speech. Why is it that any crazy street preacher is allowed to scream his thoughts in public, but children are forbidden to prayer in public school? This is a huge evil. The way to
remedy the problem is political: press candidates for their thoughts on this & vote appropriately. Lobby for judges who respect prayer, not the rights of criminals.

Answer 4

You seem to forget how America first came to be. The Pilgrims made up of the Separatists, Purists... came over so they could have the freedom to worship God as they needed. Our Fore Fathers mention God many times, and gave him the praise, and glory for everything. It's the left wing Libs that are trying to do away with God all together. You should really educate yourself before getting on answers, and making a fool of yourself. Just a piece of advice.


P.S. The Constitution does not say we can't be a Christian nation no more than it says that we should all worship God the same way.

Answer 5

In theory we can amend the constitution. In fact, 10,000 proposed amendments have occurred in Congress, and of those 10,000 proposed, 27 passed. It's not likely to happen because it's nearly impossible to happen and because the symbolic nature freedom of religion has in our nation. The United States was one of the first nations to ensure this freedom, and although it is possible to have state sponsored religion but freedom of religion (as seen in the United Kingdom) it won't happen because it is something we care about too much.

So, in short, the answer to your question is Yes, we can amend the constitution. It will never happen though.

Answer 6

And once we have this Christian nation, then what do we do? Ship out all those that are Muslim, Buddist, Jewish? Why would we want such a 'brain drain' on our economy?

It's America. If you want a Christian nation, then write the amendment, get it passed by 2/3 of both houses of Congress and then 2/3 of the states.

don't expect to see my signature

Answer 7

Religion brings hypocracy and excuse for moral authority which is only defined by the church, that is dangerous, look at history and see which governents let themselves be run by religion. They end up persecuting people not of their faith and this country delibrately seperated itself from that sort of thing because of the control and torment the people were going through. We have a religious president that only touts WAR that should be example enough to be more careful and seperate religion from government even more.

Answer 8

I seriously doubt, when our founding fathers set this country up, they could have conceived of the mish mash of lunatic fringe religions and anti's that would proliferate under the freedom of/from religion and free speech guarantees within our constitution. There was, in those days, an inherent belief in and respect for a creator and an implied natural adherence to a reasonable moral policy (ala 10 commandments). Boy were they out in left field wearing pink bra's.... Unfortunate.

Answer 9

First off christianity is NOT the answer for everyone. Radical religious ppl (muslim or christian) always led down path of destruction. And countries led by the religious persecute everyone else. America was built on acceptance and tolerance. We are all different-there in lies our strength. (although pc culture goes a lil extreme) We need to if not accept one another as different then at least accept their right to be so....

Answer 10

Of course we could amend the Constitution. But why? Are you so insecure in your religion that you need the comforting hand of government behind you? Are you so unable to persuade people of the rightness of your faith that you want to compel them? Perhaps you're only trying to convince yourself in the face of nagging, suppressed doubts.

What you suggest would have been vehemently opposed by the Founders. You are not a good American.