Hello Christians:

We have a nice argument going on about Obamas pastor. Most people think he's a separatist. I dunno that he's not.....

But my questions are about YOU. Does YOUR church teach that America is a Christian nation? Certainly, my experience on these boards tell me that it’s not an unpopular belief among Christians. Do you believe it? If you don't, and you hear it in church, do you say anything about it? Do you stay in that church? If your church doesn't teach that, do you know of other churches that do? What do you do about that?

Do you think that the belief that America is a Christian nation is a belief that divides us, or brings us together? Do you care?

excon

michealb

Apparently atheists aren't allowed to hold office or be a witness in a trail by state law in 7 different states. So it may not be a christian nation but they sure end up making the laws.

Genghis77

The Declaration of Independence or the US Constitution never make a mention of Christian, Christ or any other than a generic god in reference to "inalienable rights." In fact the "In God We Trust" as seen on currency or "....Nation under God" in the Pledge did not exist until Eisenhower signed both into law in 1953. Christian? No Way! I will go with the laws established on Judeo-Christian principles and values as thaose religions were mostdominant. But Founding Fathers took great care to avoid establishing a national religion as was common in European Nations.

For those that say the US is a Christian Nation, under just which of the many hundreds of denominations, sects and other divisions would that be? Roman Catholic would be largest. But Beware. Your flavor of Christianity may be excluded if you wish Christian domination.

Skell

This whole idea of a pledge is really quite amusing. Why does one need to recite some words to be proud of their country? Where im from we dont have one. Does that make us all unpatriotic? Maybe they should just consider scrapping the pledge all together then no one would be offended.

Allheart

Hi my Aussie friend,

Oh Skell, no I would never wanted it scraped. Ever. The feeling that you get placing your hand to your heart and reciting the pledge, I can't even describe. What goes through my mind when doing it, is all of those who have given their lives, so our country can remain free. I also think of my fellow Americans as well. It's a tribute. So hard to describe.

NeedKarma

It sounds like something cults do to retain their followers.

Allheart

LOL NK for goodness sake....Do you have a hat over there with all these sayings LOL just kiddn.

No, it's not, hopefully someone else can come in behind me and say it way better then I could. I just can't seem to describe it. I'm sorry.

For me, it's just symbolic for love of our country.

Allheart

I just had a thought...uh oh. It's similar to the National Anthem, but it is spoken, instead of sung. On that line.

Just like the beautiful "Oh Canada". I used to be a huge hockey fan and would get chills hearing them sing your anthem as well.

Galveston1

It was established by Christians. It was established as a government without religious preference. It certainly was NOT established as an Atheist nation.

George_1950

Or as someone said:
"It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible. Do not ever let anyone claim to be a true American patriot if they ever attempt to separate Religion from politics." George Washington

Skell

By George, I think George is wrong! Seriously wrong.