The United States of America was founded on a Judeo-Christian basis of law. The founding fathers made sure that future generations of Americans would not have to live in fear of their choice of religious leaning. This was granted in the constitution.
This freedom of Religion should not be misconstrued with what the liberal democrats are pulling with education, abortion, and federal judgeships.
The Constitution provides that the Federal Government shall not impose a religion of state on the people of the country. We are free to worship however we desire. This does not give the unbelieving community a right to trample on the faith of others who believe. Why has the Christian community in the United States cowered in the face of inappropriate and malicious judicial rulings? - Where is the Catholic Church, the Presbyterian, the Protestants on Pro-choice politicians, on freedom of prayer for (our) children in school?
While the Christian community has debated for years on specifics of dogma, I think we can ALL agree that a society based in love of neighbor and faith in God isn't an impediment, isn't a detriment! - There is strength in numbers -
May 2, 2005
Church and State
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It doesn't take a degree in rocket science to figure out that there is a basic misperception of the so-called "separation of church and state." Obviously it is assumed that because the church and state are separate entities, they must be separated one from another, and nothing could be further from the truth. All one has to do is look at the statements of James Madison, John Jay, Patrick Henry, and yes even Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, and the Christian heritage of America will become crystal clear. However this does not excuse the silence of people of faith on the issues of the day.
While a "society based in love of neighbor, and faith in God," is neither an impediment nor a detriment, and there certainly is "strength in number, we cannot escape the conclusion that our very silence has contributed to this moral train wreck. It is past time for people of faith to become involved in the political processes of our country.
Independent - NOTED - ignored but noted
Desparate,
Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. If we are getting this kind of a reaction we must be doing something right.
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