Sorry Jack, I disagree. This nation is a land of all faiths. Our government shouldn't allow religious displays in public areas, that are funded by tax payer money, but if someone wants to bring a bible or pray in such areas, I see no problem with it. Let people have their faith, but don't let government recognize any certain religion.
The entire argument of the piece is baloney. The fact of a predominantly christian cultural past can in no way inform any prescribed norm of christian religious supremacy present.
The Christian heritage present in the fact that America has always been a majority Christian nation since 1776? That all our presidents have been Christians? The vast majority of all our leaders? That the practices in American Christian faith have shaped the very milestones by which we live our lives and the morals by which we govern ourselves? Historical reality trumps dubious quotes pal.
I disagree that being an American makes one a Christ follower by default, I also disagree that going to church makes one a Christ Follower by default, People become a Christ follower by confessing Him, Loving God, and Loving others (enemies included).
@rtgoodson Only questions need answers and I did not ask you a question I made a point, one you haven't refuted or even addressed with anything relevant other than
well so and so calls themselves Christians and Thomas Jefferson once belonged to a church.
@mongoose704 Hmm...I could have sworn that Jefferson, like the majority of the Founding Fathers, was a member of the Church of England. Yes, deists reject the notion of a God involving himself in everyday affairs, but, then again, Mormons reject a significant portion of traditional Christianity. The same can be said of the Baptists, Methodists, Orthodox Christians, et cetera, but they all consider themselves to be Christian. I'm an agnostic, unitarian, diest, and baptist. Hmm...
Sorry Jack, I disagree. This nation is a land of all faiths. Our government shouldn't allow religious displays in public areas, that are funded by tax payer money, but if someone wants to bring a bible or pray in such areas, I see no problem with it. Let people have their faith, but don't let government recognize any certain religion.
xtremejohnny69 7 months ago
The entire argument of the piece is baloney. The fact of a predominantly christian cultural past can in no way inform any prescribed norm of christian religious supremacy present.
therealaj123 9 months ago
1:56 Did you just call Christopher Hitchens "dimly", you dimwit?
therealaj123 9 months ago
@HolyHellPreacher
The Christian heritage present in the fact that America has always been a majority Christian nation since 1776? That all our presidents have been Christians? The vast majority of all our leaders? That the practices in American Christian faith have shaped the very milestones by which we live our lives and the morals by which we govern ourselves? Historical reality trumps dubious quotes pal.
venomousspiderwookie 10 months ago
religion should be kept out of politics and the education system. this causes indoctrination and the end of freedom as we know it
Dann123100 1 year ago
I disagree that being an American makes one a Christ follower by default, I also disagree that going to church makes one a Christ Follower by default, People become a Christ follower by confessing Him, Loving God, and Loving others (enemies included).
MrAbolitionist 1 year ago
@rtgoodson Only questions need answers and I did not ask you a question I made a point, one you haven't refuted or even addressed with anything relevant other than
well so and so calls themselves Christians and Thomas Jefferson once belonged to a church.
mongoose704 1 year ago
@mongoose704 Hmm...Did you even read my post? I believe I answered your response.
rtgoodson 1 year ago
@rtgoodson A lot of words and not one even addresses my point.
Have you no answer?
mongoose704 1 year ago
@mongoose704 Hmm...I could have sworn that Jefferson, like the majority of the Founding Fathers, was a member of the Church of England. Yes, deists reject the notion of a God involving himself in everyday affairs, but, then again, Mormons reject a significant portion of traditional Christianity. The same can be said of the Baptists, Methodists, Orthodox Christians, et cetera, but they all consider themselves to be Christian. I'm an agnostic, unitarian, diest, and baptist. Hmm...
rtgoodson 1 year ago