Your declaration that, "the usa has never been a christian nation,"
based on a phrase in an article of a treaty establishes only one fact -
that you have not researched the subject matter.
The Treaty of Tripolistates (in part) that, "the Government of the
United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian
religion," which is perfectly consistent with Amendment I of the
Constitution.
Amendment I - Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression. Ratified
12/15/1791.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,
or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom
of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to
assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Article XI of the Treaty of Tripoli "even if shortened and cut abruptly
('the government of the United States is not in any sense founded on the
Christian religion'), is not an untrue statement since it is referring
to the federal government. Recall that while the Founders themselves
openly described America as a Christian nation, they did include a
constitutional prohibition against a federal establishment; religion was
a matter left solely to the individual States."[1]
"Therefore, if the article is read as a declaration that the federal
government of the United States was not in any sense founded on the
Christian religion, such a statement is not a repudiation of the fact
that America was considered a Christian nation."[1]
General William Eaton was a major figure in the Barbary Powers conflict.
"Eaton's official correspondence during his service confirms that the
conflict was a Muslim war against a Christian America."[1]
Additionally, the writings of John Adams, Noah Webster, Daniel Webster,
and numerous others from that time period make it abundantly clear that
the United States was a Christian nation at that time.
[1] historian David Barton
On 11/21/2010 11:41 AM, Corey wrote:
THIS IS probably written in stone some where in all public schools.
I am gay, atheist and I am offended by the mention of a god in
anything my taxes pay for.
public/commons should either include ALL religions or non.
as it is, the christian community get billions of tax payers dollars
with the 'faith-based initiatives' including traveling to other
countries helping there law makers write laws that make it illegal to
be gay and punishable with death.
the usa has never been a christian nation and it never will be a
muslim nation. it is a melting pot.
“As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any
sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no
character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquillity, of
Mussulmen; and, as the said States never entered into any war, or act
of hostility against any Mahometan nation, it is declared by the
parties, that no pretext arising from religious opinions, shall ever
produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two
countries.”
~ Tripoli of Barbary. Art. 11. – Authored by American diplomat Joel
Barlow in 1796, the following treaty was sent to the floor of the
Senate, June 7, 1797, where it was read aloud in its entirety and
unanimously approved. John Adams, having seen the treaty, signed it
and proudly proclaimed it to the Nation.
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On Nov 21, 1:31 pm, Bruce Majors<[email protected]> wrote:
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Only 31 words --- Think about it
Isn't life strange?
I never met one Veteran who enlisted to
fight for Socialism
86% will send this on.
I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG,
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ,
AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT
STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD,
INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND
JUSTICE FOR ALL!
If Muslims can pray on Madison Avenue, why are
Christians banned from praying in public and erecting religious displays on
their holy days?
What happened to our National Day of Prayer? Obama says we can't have that,
yet Muslims are allowed to block off Madison Ave. in N. Y. and pray in the
middle of the street! And, it's a monthly ritual!
Tell me again, whose country is this? Ours or the Muslims?
I was asked to send this on if I agree, or delete if I don't. It is said
that 86% of Americans believe in God.
Therefore I have a very hard time understanding why
there is such a problem in having 'In God! We Trust' on our money and having
'God' in the Pledge of Allegiance.
I believe it's time we stand up for what we believe!
If you agree, pass this on, if not, delete
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