Do you believe Christian values should be forced on all Americans through the force of law? Do you believe this is un-American?
2007-01-18 08:57:26 · 8 answers · asked by Maikeru 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I asked this question yesterday and received one answer!
2007-01-18 08:59:13 · update #1
NO, Christian values should not be forced on all Americans through law. It would be more than unAmerican, it would be unconstitutional.
Forcing people to accept some particular idea or adhere to behavioral standards from someone else’s religion means that their religious freedom is being infringed upon.
And NO, as some people would suggest, opposition to murder and theft is NOT exclusively "Christian". This country was not founded on the Christian religion. The laws are NOT based on Christian concepts. Concepts like "right to life" and "freedom of speech" and "ownership rights" are, AGAIN, not exclusive to Christianity.
2007-01-18 08:59:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What are you talking about?
Who wants that?
That would just wreck christanity and attract all kinds of power hungry politicians and control freaks!
We don't want that!
All we want is to inform people so they can make up their own minds. That seems like too much for some to stomach.
Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
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2007-01-18 17:08:12 · answer #2 · answered by Jimmy Dean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I go for individualism rather than the country forcing one uniform belief on everyone. That is what the first christian church tried to do, and we know it didn't work. It is impossible to control everyones mind, especially those who can think and reason for themselves. But let not the individual force thier personal beliefs on others. That would be what it means, to live under the law, in a free democratic society.
2007-01-18 17:12:59 · answer #3 · answered by Lukusmcain// 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
>>Do you believe Christian values should be forced on all Americans through the force of law?<<
You mean like "thou shall not murder" and "thou shall not steal"? Hasn't that already happened?
2007-01-18 17:02:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, no, and no!
The Constitution doesn't allow for state sponsored religion. It's not going to happen, and the very idea is un-American.
2007-01-18 17:06:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Yes, I believe it is un-American.
2007-01-18 17:00:53 · answer #6 · answered by The Doctor 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no this nation was meant to be a secular nation not a nation based on religious laws in our constitution and legal system
2007-01-18 17:08:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So what is wrong with the 10 commandments ?
Romans 1:20-21: "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened." We must acknowledge God as the Creator of everything and accept our humble position in God's creation.
Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God.” We must all realize that we are sinners and that we need forgiveness. We are not worthy of God’s grace.
Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His love toward us, in that, while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Through Jesus, God gave us a way to be saved from our sins. God showed us His love by giving us the potential for life through the death of His Son, Jesus Christ.
Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” If we remain sinners, we will die. However, if we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, and repent of our sins, we will have eternal life.
Romans 10:9-10 “That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." Just confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead and you will be saved!
Romans 10:13 “For whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.” There are no religious formulas or rituals -- Call upon the name of the Lord and you will be saved!
Romans 11:36: "For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen." Determine in your heart to make Jesus Christ the Lord of your life today.
2007-01-18 17:02:42 · answer #8 · answered by rapturefuture 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋