im doing a project and proving that the US doesn't really exhibit the separation of church and state. What should i talk about in an arguement?
2007-03-11 11:54:01 · 9 answers · asked by layla 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
All* US currency has "In God We Trust" on it.
Also, It is customary (though no longer required) to swear on the bible in a US court of law.
The Pledge of allegiance also touts "One Nation, under God"
There was also an attack of ignorance on our Pennsylvania school systems where they were trying to introduce creationism as fact to our young children.
2007-03-11 11:57:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once someone brings up that certain treaty where
Washington's administration even negotiated a treaty with the Muslim rulers of north Africa that stated explicitly that the United States was not founded on Christianity. The pact, known as the Treaty with Tripoli, was approved unanimously by the Senate in 1797, under the administration of John Adams. Article 11 of the treaty states, "[T]he government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion…."
you're screwed.
2007-03-11 19:00:58 · answer #2 · answered by Skeptic123 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do it on the lack of laws preventing physical assault by anyone upon our children. We have them for adults but not for our most precious citizens. It's insane.
You'll find stats showing the corporal punishment trend is more prevalent in the Bible belt. Read up on other nation's changes to this problem and the latest try in California to get ours changed.
The reason so many are against it is that "spoil the rod" verse in the Bible. That's firm proof of how our society and government policies are still ruled by religion.
2007-03-11 19:00:36 · answer #3 · answered by American Spirit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could talk about how churches aren't required to pay taxes. You could talk about how the gov't under Bush gives millions to 'faith-based incentive' programs, including ones shown many times NOT to work (like abstenance programs). Or you could mention how several states (TX and SC and more) don't allow you to run for office if you don't believe in a god of some sort. You could mention the pledge, or 'in god we trust' on the money.
2007-03-11 18:58:53 · answer #4 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the politions go to the churches the churches tell them how to think because thay are brainwashed thay put laws that the churches want so thay can control the country by the back door
2007-03-11 19:01:11 · answer #5 · answered by andrew w 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. In god we trust on money
2. swearing on bible in court before you give testimony
3. ten commandment plaques present at many government facilities.
4. Priests reading to convicts about to get excuted
5. Churches don't have to pay taxes
2007-03-11 19:00:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"And have we now forgotten that powerful friend? Or do we imagine that we no longer need his assistance? The longer I live, the more convincing proof I see of this truth that God Governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid? I also believe, that without his [God's] concurring Aid, we shall succeed in this political Building no better than the Builders of Babel."
-- Benjamin Franklin
2007-03-11 18:59:18 · answer #7 · answered by aa.gabriel 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
In God We Trust. It's right there on the money. What other country do you know which has an outright lie on their banknotes and coins? It should at least say "In God Some Of Us Trust", if it's going to be there at all...
2007-03-11 18:57:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tax exemption status.
2007-03-11 18:57:52 · answer #9 · answered by Blue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋