Our founding father wrote that statement in 1796 and it was signed off by John Adams in 1797. This statement proves that the founding fathers wanted a secular government. We were founded on secularism and Christian fanatical right wing conservatives insist we are a Christian nation and not a secular nation. Why would they attempt to convince you of that lie? What is their purpose and why do so many people listen to them and believe them. Our history is clearly that of a secular nation and we must not change that character of the American way of life.
2007-03-24 17:28:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Jefferson and his colleagues were passionate secularist who believed that the religious opinions of a President, or lack of them, were entirely his own business.
2007-03-27 03:05:33 · update #1
100% agreement from me.
Separation of church and state at all costs!
In God we trust was an addendum, God bless America isn't in any documents. The "original" pledge of allegiance carried no mention of God. The iconography of the US is taken from the Greek Pantheon.
2007-03-30 22:08:00 · answer #1 · answered by pepper 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It is refreshing to hear someone who has done their homework! You are absolutely correct, they were Deists, and did not want a government influenced by organized religion. The myths and lies and distortions are functional to the doctrinal system: Call yourself a Christian to ward off embarrassing questions concerning the immorality of your unmentioned policies; call yourself an anti-Communist to curry favor with corporate power and stifle questions about your non-existent loyalty and hatred of democratic dissent.
"The United States is a society in which people not only can get by without knowing much about the wider world but are systematically encouraged not to think independently or critically and instead to accept the mythology of the United States as a benevolent, misunderstood giant as it lumbers around the world trying to do good."
Robert Jensen
"A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government."
Edward Abbey
2007-04-01 12:44:44 · answer #2 · answered by Fraser T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The attempt to convince you of this is basically done by Born-agains and Evangelists who want to speed "the return of Christ" by making the public believe the Muslims are all terrorists and a common enemy of ours, so they can wage wars in the middle east to the extent of a third world war. It is their belief that this is when Christ will return.
I will probably receive the most thumbs down for this but you do the research and find out for yourself. Fanatic Christians are in no way any better than fanatic Muslims half way around the world.
2007-03-31 23:48:01 · answer #3 · answered by Chuck 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We were based on christian morals and teachings, however we were also not meant to be a Democracy, we were intended to be a Republic. The founding fathers thought that Democracy was the worst type of government possible. If any one makes the mistake of calling this white house Christian, is so far off the path, that they will probably never get back to reality. Bush and Cheney are walking, living devils, liars, thieves, murderers.
2007-04-01 09:49:01 · answer #4 · answered by masterplumber75 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why the lie? It serves their interests.
Their purpose? To convert, control and surround themselves with people of like thinking so their lives run smoothly.
Why so many listen? The squeaky wheel gets the grease. It's human nature to want to belong to a group. Basic survival instinct.
2007-03-31 11:35:45 · answer #5 · answered by seattleogre 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
...put "this" into the mix... all but "4" signers of the Decl. of Ind. were "Free Mason's".... now if that doesn't scare'ya !!!!
...and here's a "challenge" for the Constitutional "know it alls"; where... if you can find it... does it say... Separation of Church and State...? (hint...it doesn't).... It says "Congress shall make no law".....Isn't "freedom" wonderful !!!!
2007-04-02 00:07:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily Christian but Deists for sure—definitely not secular. This Nation founded under God... In God we trust... God bless America..
2007-03-25 00:39:50 · answer #7 · answered by DrB 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
There are two references to God in the Constitution. One in the beginning and one at the end. Go read them.
2007-03-30 21:18:46 · answer #8 · answered by edward m 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You are missing the point. Separation of church and state was to allow for a diversity of ideas and religions without fear of prosecution. Most of the founding fathers did believe in a God. The prevailing question was of which faith you belonged.
2007-03-25 00:43:04 · answer #9 · answered by George 3 · 4⤊ 3⤋
God, would you quit talking about God!!!!!
2007-03-25 00:42:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋