Hypothetical question . . . Assume that the U.S. Constitution was authored solely by Christians (or people who were immersed in the Christian culture). . . Now, make the same assumption with a different religion . . . Budists (sp?), Jews, non-believers . . . What would the overall affect on our country be . . . the words of the Constitution have not changed . . . only the religious beliefs of the authors . . . Do you think the intent would be interpreted differently?
2007-11-30 23:19:07 · 11 answers · asked by CHARITY G 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Another great question, with the usual input of those who don't seem to understand the theory of the question. Though some thoughtful and understanding posts, as well.
Going on your assumption that the founding fathers were either Christians or deeply immersed in the Christian culture and add in the fact that our constitution is a wonderous document, lol. I think it safe in my mind that the Christian acting fathers and this document were mutually inspired by what they considered to be their God who they ask for guidance from. Therefore, the document is deeply influenced by God, which explains its depth and ability to endure.
Does God believe in separation in church and state, lol?
Most certainly!
The problems mentioned by most people commenting on these situations, is their inability to separate God from religion. Religion is man-made and changes w/ the whim of the temporary beings who recreate it constantly.
God is the Alpha and the Omega, and unchanging.
So yes, I believe He inspired the unique document we have and if it had been created by those of other religions, I doubt we would have the same document.
Take just the historical standpoint of other peoples creating our constitutional system. Just from a historical standpoint, the history of the different religions mentioned is such that they have never sought a similar type of governing body or document, so it leads to reason, from historical fact that we would have a different document, as well.
Thanks again for a great question.
2007-12-01 04:49:05 · answer #1 · answered by paigespirate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the beginning western and middle eastern civilizations were either theocracies or had embedded in them that rulers get their power to rule from God and so religion has been entrenched government for thousands of years. Because the writers of the constitution had seen the problems this caused, and the diversity of beliefs in the US already, the tried to prevent the US being torn apart by sectarian fighting by prohibiting the establishment of a state religion. If there had been a common religious belief they would not have put the prohibition in the constitution. The key factor was not that they were Christian but that they were many varieties of Christians. In China and most of Asia the traditions are different and religion and government have been separate and not a cause for civil strife so they would not thought to prohibit the establishment of a state religion.
2007-12-01 00:42:29 · answer #2 · answered by meg 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it should be the same because there is separation of church and state and the government is not supposed to sponsor or promote a religion.
Actually the reason we have church and state separation is to prevent one dominant religion from all of a suddent turning this country into a western version of talibanistan. If we all restrain ourselves just a bit, and leave our own religion out of government, then we are all safer from the possiblity of theocracy of any religious variety. If we insist on saying that the founding fathers were christiand and therefore christiniaty is the religion of the country, what happens if this country ever become only 35% christian, say 20% atheist or agnostic, 15% jewish, 10% Buddist, and 20% jewish??? what happens if one other religion, say buddism becomes the majority religion, will they be able to change the laws so that they can take advantage of their majority religion status?
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2016-05-18 17:40:38 · answer #4 · answered by maribel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our founding fathers were smart enough to see the damage religion had done in England and I think the constitution while recognizing "God" made it clear no one organized religion would acquire the power the church had in England in this country. Move to the middle-east and get a taste of a country run by religious fundamentalists.
2007-11-30 23:46:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thankfully we still have a church/state separation.
To this day we see NO mention of Jesus anywhere in the Constitution. What the founders did NOT establish was a theocracy.
Hypothetically there would be no difference regardless of religion.
2007-11-30 23:39:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The influence of Christianity on the founders was clear. They wanted it kept out of their government. Another religion may not have fostered the same level of blockades. But with the Abrahamic religions tendencies to inject themselves into every aspect of daily life the founders wanted to be sure freedoms were protected.
2007-11-30 23:31:16 · answer #7 · answered by God 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-09 23:58:15 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure but one thing is clear..there is a theocratic movement in america right now called "reconstructionism" broght on by antiamericans like Pat Robertson, James Dobson and the now dead Jerry Falwel. Religion is dangerous and will destroy this country
2007-12-01 00:01:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If someone wants to live in a country run by religion, move to Iran!
2007-11-30 23:21:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋