Is the U.S. a Christian Nation?

Is the U.S. a Christian Nation?

In a 2007 interview with beliefnet.com, John McCain stated that “the Constitution established the United States of America as a Christian nation.” While some were encouraged by McCain's words, others took great offense, reigniting a passionate debate about the intentions of America’s founders. Was the U.S. built on Christian principles, or are we a purely secular nation?

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The Framers Were Inspired and Motivated by Scripture
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By Dr. Paul S. Vickery - History Prof., Oral Roberts University
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  • WinBro777JOT
    Construction Determines Ops!

    The concept that "The United States is a Christian nation" does NOT establish a religion, NOR does it require adherence from all constituents in obedience to the world view upon which this nation was established!

    It does, however, assert a logically legitimate argument that in a nation that was founded to operate upon Christian principles, and a God-fearing structure of Society, neglect of these principles, and refusal to give even mental assent to the way in which the mechanism operates,...will prove ultimately detrimental to the continuation of this nation as The United States of America.

    Simply put, one does NOT have to be a Christian to see the importance of operating a Christian nation according to the Christian constructs that were used by the overwhelmingly God-fearing majority of the Founders of this nation! :)

    - WinBro777JOTUS October 22, 2008 7:37PM

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  • JEdwards
    Reinterpretation & Omission? Give me a break.

    "We are losing our Christian heritage through the reinterpretation and outright omission of our founding documents."

    Ummm, the christian faith doesn't seem to have any problem with reinterpretation or omission considering the Bible most commonly referred to is known as the King James "version" and from what I understand, "omits" several of the orginal scriptures. I have always had a hard time understanding why, if the bible is god's perfect and holy word, that there would be so many different versions and interpretations on the book store shelves.

    - JEdwardsUS January 24, 2009 6:03PM

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