King James only please. I'm a purist.
2007-02-20 03:03:26 · 6 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No scripture for that one....that was Thomas Jeffersons' fault in a letter he sent to someone in Danbury, Connecticut (I think)
2007-02-20 03:08:35 · answer #1 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was the church of England that inspired it. A tax on any church could be used to punish that religion as it is used to punish those that earn large sums of money or corporations that are considered questionable. While it does not stem directly from the Bible it does stem from a religious history. The Laws and values of the U.S.A. are, whether you choose to believe or acknowledge it, greatly influenced by Christianity. Our moral code and social conduct are all built on the foundation of Christianity. If you deny that then you are not realistic at all.
2007-02-20 11:18:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I forget the actual passage, but Jesus is in the temple among the tax collectors. He is basically asked about taxes. He takes coins and states (paraphrased as I do not recall the exact passage)..."Give to Ceasar what is Ceasar's and give to God what is God's." This clearly states that Jesus separated church and state. Therefore, the Establishment Clause which does the same thing in the United States Constitution would be, in my opinion, valid in the eyes of Jesus.
2007-02-20 11:11:17 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could have been
Galatians 5:1
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free,
and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
John 8:36
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
Proverbs 24:3
Through wisdom is a house builded; and by understanding it is established:
Romans 3:31
Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid; yea, we establish the law.
2007-02-20 11:22:42 · answer #4 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank You SO Much!
2007-02-20 11:07:01 · answer #5 · answered by Nadia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
money and greed(not of the bible i should say)
2007-02-20 11:06:15 · answer #6 · answered by Faith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋