2007-03-18 04:16:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, of all developed nations we score near the bottom on science and mathematics tests. Only Turkey understands less.
2007-03-18 04:26:06 · answer #1 · answered by skeptic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, it doesn't effect it the way it used to. I remember growing up and most stores were closed on Sundays because that gave us the time to spend with our families. We didn't mow the lawn or work on that day because it was the Lord's day. The media has changed alot of things in the society. Most peple don't remember that religion was one of the big contributing factors in the US when we started out. This is why God was on our money and in our schools. The world has changed alot and this is all predicted in the Bible. I honestly can't see the world will last until I am old. I think we are getting very close to God coming and it's sad that so many people have no clue.
2007-03-18 11:36:27 · answer #2 · answered by debrenee211 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, for starters, many of the morals that Christians uphold are in the Constitution and in the laws we have in this country. 70% of America is Christian, so it's pretty obvious who has the controlling interest.
Christianity has affected American society quite strongly for two hundred and some odd years. Manifest Destiny is a phrase that many Christians in the 1800s used in order to justify the annexation of land from the Native Americans. This is but one occurrence.
Today, we see many facets of religion affecting our status quo. This is mostly due to ethics. Stem cell research is a good one. We are unable to have stem cell research in many parts of the country, even there is a lot of conclusive research into its benefits, due to the fact we live in the Christian right. In fact, religion is the major roadblock (besides funding) to science, due again to ethics and morality.
American society was founded and continues to thrive upon White Anglo-Saxon Protestant Beliefs (yes: WASPy beliefs).
2007-03-18 11:35:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In almost every way imaginable.
It is assumed that you are Christian unless it is obvious from outward appearance that you are not. (If you are wearing hijab, for example.)
It is assumed when people ask you what you are doing for St. Patrick's day, or what you have given up for lent, or what church you go to.
It is in our pledge of allegiance and printed on our money.
It is assumed when our former president said that a person who does not believe in god should not be allowed to call himself American.
It affects our political system, since people do not trust atheists and feel more comfortable voting for someone who shows "Christian values", whatever those may be.
It affects our school system, when boards of education try to censor books and prevent the teaching of science.
It affects our society that only heterosexual people are allowed to marry, not because of societal dictates but because of the religious belief held by the majority.
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2007-03-18 11:22:55 · answer #4 · answered by Chickyn in a Handbasket 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Badly, for the most part, in my opinion. Judgmentalism, conformity, and absolutely no questioning what you are told! Not to mention one must believe in magical hoodoo to belong to most christian faiths.
2007-03-18 11:19:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
take a look at Bush...
2007-03-18 11:20:18 · answer #6 · answered by Sir Alex 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋