2007-11-07 09:50:42 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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im agnostic and i don't know anyone who shares my beliefs. where are they all hiding. somewhere besides the bible belt i guess
2007-11-07 10:00:24 · update #1
It depends on who you're asking...
Some folks will say, "No," and others will say this is:
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2007-11-07 09:53:50 · answer #1 · answered by ►solo 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes. 77% (as of 2001) of the US is Christian. Unfortunately, this majority turns what was founded as a democracy, with a separated church and state, into a theocracy. Politicians claim Christianity to get votes, and Christian beliefs become laws (like banning gay marriage, etc). This country was not meant to be like this, but sadly it is.
2007-11-07 20:24:39 · answer #2 · answered by Amy I 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are not a Theocracy. Our laws are not based on ANY religion nor religious ideas. We are a Secular country of which one of our main laws is Freedom (of Religion and Speech). If were based on any Mainstream Religion, these Freedoms would not be there.
For more info look up the Constitution of the United States and the Treaty of Tripoli.
Heathen
2007-11-07 17:56:38 · answer #3 · answered by River 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
No
Let me know if you care for a more detailed answer.
Selena: "God Bless America" is a song. It's not endorsed by the US government. Swearing on the Bible is a voluntary activity and many courts no longer practice this. "...under God..." was added to the (unconstitutional) Pledge of Allegiance by religious fundamentalists to distinguish us from the Soviets.
2007-11-07 17:55:06 · answer #4 · answered by Peter D 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Seems that not. Lot of christians live there, but as a nation USA has gradually became other type of nation.
2007-11-07 18:37:29 · answer #5 · answered by Darth Eugene Vader 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Americans are Christians
2007-11-07 17:56:39 · answer #6 · answered by Ms. K 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Although technically its not a Christian country, Christian values and ideals are Incorporated into the system. For example: "God bless America" and "under God" and swearing on the bible in court. Also every president we've had has been Christian.
2007-11-07 17:56:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
Nope we are secular and humanistic. The Treaty of Tripoli section 11 pretty much cleared that up.
2007-11-07 17:57:27 · answer #8 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
No countries are governments, Christians are people.
2007-11-07 17:54:43 · answer #9 · answered by doug 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes, in the sense that most Americans are Christians.
No, in the sense that our government wasn't founded on the Bible.
2007-11-07 17:54:14 · answer #10 · answered by . 7 · 4⤊ 3⤋
That depends who you're asking. i.e. Selena here reckons 'every president was a Christian'. So there is her 'truth', and then there is history's truth. Which do you choose to listen to?
2007-11-07 17:59:07 · answer #11 · answered by Bajingo 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋