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Thread #72452   Message #1257346
Posted By: Bill D
26-Aug-04 - 11:32 AM
Thread Name: BS: America WAS a Christian Nation
Subject: RE: BS: America WAS a Christian Nation
Yes...there is language there that may indeed reflect some of the founders beliefs...especially in your know what to look for...there were certainly Masons, as well as Deiests and 'regular' Christians among the Founders, but to their credit, they managed to craft documents which did not overtly 'promote' any particular creed or way of life. Those very same documents, however, being non-specific, have been read by many as supporting THEIR position.

The point I find in the Constitution is that there should be freedom to practice whatever religion you choose, but no obligation to choose any! This is the point so many ardent Christians have trouble with. "We are in the majority, we must be right"....With demographics changing daily, they might NOT be the majority forever...then what?