Poll about the US's status as a "Christian Nation"?

Question

Please choose ONE of the following. Choose the one you agree with most, even if you don't agree 100%.

Read carefully because many options are worded similarly:

A.) The US *IS* a Christian nation and things are about as good/bad as ever (t)here.
B.) The US *IS* a Christian nation, and its society is deteriorating because we are slipping away from God.
C.) The US *IS* a Christian nation, but its society is going to hell because it is too Christian
D.) The US *IS* a Christian nation, and its society is deteriorating. Period.
E.) The US is *NOT* a Christian nation and things are about as good/bad as ever.
F.) The US is *NOT* a Christian nation, and its society is going to hell because we are slipping away from God.
G.) The US is *NOT* a Christian nation, and its society is going to hell because it is too Christian.
H.) The US is *NOT* a Christian nation and society is not deteriorating. Period.

Sure, you can say none of the above, but please indicate which answer you *would* choose.

This poll was cross posted in Religion and Polls & Surveys, so please don't answer twice.

The US is about 80% Christian, here is the back up if you don't believe me:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ahe1Kw0PA_a_FOJgg_Kw3eLsy6IX?qid=20070807105137AA5I6Ci

This question was inspired by Deke's brilliant observation that some Christians simultaneously assert that the US is a Christian nation and that society is going to hell in a handbasket.

Answer 1

Actually there should be another choice:

The US is NOT a Christian nation but they're doing their best to hijack politicians into making it a Christian nation.

Answer 2

I don't think any of these work for me because they come from a christian point of view. If I had to choose one I would say D. Even though I do not agree that we are a christian nation, I do believe that the christian society is deteriorating.
Trying to force theocracy on people is pushing more and more people away from the church. Not to forget about the forced bigotry that people preach every day. I also think it is time that Christians realized that this country was not founded on Christianity as so many people like to believe. It is time they learned there place and stay out of politics. I agree with Mitchell.

It is very easy to research information of what the founding fathers were trying to achieve. A christian nation was NOT one of them. Here is one quote: "As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion..." This is from the treaty of Tripoli and therefore is law. Even though it is no longer legal, it shows very clearly the views of the people in 1796.

Answer 3

E.) The US is *NOT* a Christian nation and things are about as good/bad as ever.

There is nothing in the Constitution nor in the DOC that explicitly (or even implicitly) defines the United States as an established Christian nation. It just so happens that the majority of Americans identify themselves as Christian, though fewer actually adhere to Christian doctrine.

And, there has always been tragedy in history. Much of this paranoia is fueled by the sensationalist 24/7 news media blowing things out of proportion and context.

Answer 4

Legally, "copyright" isn't perfect to any observe. Copyright protects an occasion of resourceful expression, not the belief being expressed. Even copyright on a different writing does not create any secure practices for the underlying suggestions which would be expressed in any style of alternative resourceful techniques. while you are going to throw around criminal words on your arguments, you're able to a minimum of understand what they recommend. for my area there is no god, and consequently no approval is mandatory for something you elect to do, so not the rest on your question is even remotely suitable to actuality.

Answer 5

I suppose "D" is the most accurate, although what is meant by "a Christian nation" is merely that most people in America happen to be Christian. As a Christian myself, I am a firm believer in total separation of church and state. Any time the two are mixed, persecution is the result. That's what Jesus was talking about when he said "Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's and render unto God the things which are God's". The Dark Ages, when the catholic church murdered hundreds of thousand of people who disagreed with them, is a prime example. The persecution of Christians in China by the government is another example from the other side of the equation.

Answer 6

Do you consider yourself, if you don't talk to God in person or on the phone does that make you less a Christian, no it makes you less a liar and hypocrite. Your beliefs is your own , when you around trying to convert ever one to your beliefs than that makes you less a Christian. Do you do that , it kinda looks that way. You beliefs is yours and yours only to have , not shoved down someones throat. Do you go around and every time you meet someone, do you ask them are you Christian. If you ask me in person , I would look at you without a answer and walk because that be none of your business,

Answer 7

B.

We are a Christian Nation, and began as a Christian Nation who is failing to acknowledge Jesus Christ!!

The reason for this - is because, as one poster said, the Courts have bowed to the wishes of every whim of the ACLU and Activist Liberal Law Giver Judges, and thusly, we have seen a dramatic degeneration in our youth of this generation, and will only get worse if we allow it to continue.

Without God, all else fails!!

'Those who forget God, it is Tyrants that forge their chains.'...

Proof of this is in the Islamic world growing within our borders, and the consequences could be dire.

Here is a good site you can go to that explains why we are a Christian Nation, and true intent of the Founders - It also explains the Big Lie - Seperaton of Church and State' and how Thomas Jefferson violated his own statements.

http://www.earstohear.net//

Take care, and God bless!

JR

Answer 8

B&D ..... and G doesnt make any sense.


the reason both statements are correct from a Christian perspective is because the path of Christ is one of the highest standard. we are a Christian nation because of the ethical principals which our laws are founded on. we are deteriorating because every generation of people becomes less interested in God, ethics, morality and the pursuit of the good. this is a fact of every affluent nation. sub-saharan Africa is gradually becoming the most Christianized place on Earth because they understand struggle, courage and the need for prayer.

Answer 9

B... A nation that was founded on Christian principles and saw the need to keep a state church from influencing government like the Church of England has for centuries was a wonderful start. Now those that deny god have perverted the separation of church and state to push forward their own agenda. Further atheists foolishly believe their goals and rights supersede everyone else's. God has ALWAYS been part of America and I pray he always will.

Answer 10

What Michell said is where I stand also. People this is not a Christian nation. And was not founded on christian dogma.

Answer 11

F (per the 1st Amendment)

Judaism also believes there is one God, as does Islam.

We're allowing too many of our traditions to be paved over in the courts. To think that "In God We Trust" on our money is unacceptable is only a glimpse of the depths to which we can sink.