And, if so, what is it?
And if it does not have an official religion, does it have some official theological stance, like mono-theism?
Thanks.
2007-10-21 13:36:28 · 18 answers · asked by Zezo Zeze Zadfrack 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
And...
If we do not presently have an official religion, did we ever have one?
And if we did, when did we stop? And why?
2007-10-21 13:37:12 · update #1
No, no and no.
The U.S. was founded as a secular nation and everyone has the right to choose their own religion, if they so desire one.
2007-10-21 13:38:46 · answer #1 · answered by ☼ɣɐʃʃɜƾ ɰɐɽɨɲɜɽɨƾ♀ 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The United States of America does not have an established religion like a number of European countries do (which I believe was a mistake). They basically made the constitution protective of religion, but denomination neutral, forbidding the congress from making laws on religion. The war against the British over shadowed other issues and they believed a neutral federal government would not threaten the many state established religions at the time of the declaration of Independence.
Unknown to many people living today, the state and local governments were allowed to have an establishment of religion and a number of states had done so for a number of years after Independence.
2007-10-21 13:59:37 · answer #2 · answered by Brian 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To comment on everyone saying, "the constitution states we have a freedom of religion"- SO. The constitution clearly states a lot of things that are eroding and being infringed, so saying the constitution forbids it, isn't a great answer. The Constitution clearly states we have a right to bear arms. Obama enacted 23 Executive Orders on gun control. We see that right eroding quickly. Take a look at the Patriot Act and see how many constitutional rights have been eroded. Obama signed into law the establishment of NO Free Speech zones – noncompliance is a felony. Violation of 1st Amendment. FORCING citizens to purchase insurance- Obamacare (ACA) mandate – SCOTUS had to make it a tax because there is no Constitutional authority for Congress to force Americans to engage in commerce. The list goes on and on about what the constitution states we have liberties and freedoms, but isn't necessarily the case.
2014-09-22 08:51:41 · answer #3 · answered by John 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. The first amendment to the US Constitution explicitly states that no state endorsed religion can be established.
edit: The US has never had an official religion, Christian or otherwise. The reason why can be found in the history of those who founded this country. Many of those who came here from Europe were escaping religious persecution and because of that they wanted to make sure that religious persecution could never happen in this country.
2007-10-21 13:40:57 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. E 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The USA does not have an official religion and never has. The Constitution specifically prohibits such a thing from ever happening. Various colonies DID have official religions, however, mostly Anglican. (Mirroring the situation in England at the time)
2007-10-21 14:04:22 · answer #5 · answered by Nightwind 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
2007-10-21 13:40:39 · answer #6 · answered by 222 Sexy 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The constitution prohibits the establishment of an official religion.
2007-10-21 13:39:14 · answer #7 · answered by October 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No. A lot of people will say it is Christian, but that is an illusion. However, I am thankful that we have freedom to worship who and how we choose. Anybody can say "God bless America" but who are they referring to? Or "In God we trust"? What would happen if our money said "In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord we trust"? Jesus said "My kingdom is not of this world". So those who think that some politician cares about bringing God back into America or something is blind.
2007-10-21 13:50:26 · answer #8 · answered by stvn967 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The constitution clearly states that we have the freedom of religion. Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Virginia Constitution that we have freedom from religion.
We do not have a state religion.
2007-10-21 13:41:27 · answer #9 · answered by Franklin 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No
No
No
The first amendment was written to protect the people's faith from the govt and the people's govt from the faith. Some will twist that to suite their purpose stating that they "meant" Christianity blah blah blah.
Fact remains I am pagan and I can openly practice with no one being able to do a thing about it except be despicable human beings. I don't see that ever changing.
2007-10-21 13:50:40 · answer #10 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋