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Our Christian forefathers founded US with a vision of tolerance for other Religions and non believers. It's time that non Christians and non believers show a little respect and gratitude.
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Morons.
The Constitution DOES mention God -- In the ratification clause, "In the Year Of Our LORD, 1787"
Idiot.
And the Constitution is predicated on the Declaration of Independence, which mentions God FOUR Times and names 'Our Creator' as the benefactor of all our rights.
stupid fucking dimocraps
Edgetho missed the point as he tap danced right across it. Yes, Idaho can make such a law until SCOTUS decides if it cannot.
Edge, you are no sort of Constitutional expert, except the worst kind of ideologue that puts belief in front of critical thinking.
Well when over three quarters of a population claims to Christian that makes it culturally Christian. To deny the Christian heritage is just silly. Many court houses today have the 10 commandments or Christian writings on the somewhere. Many of our national monuments. The president swears in on a Bible, not the Koran, not Marx's Manifesto or Evolution of the Species.You can say this is a Christian nation, and I can disagree with you, but neither are actions of the government. We're talking about the government of Idaho declaring that it is a Christian state, and that the laws and government are built upon Christianity. So what effect does such an act of the legislature have? Does it have no effect? If so, then the resolution itself is a lie. Is it even possible for a state legislature to pass a resolution under such circumstances as would instantly render the same a lie?
Imagine the meltdown from you if they declared it was a Muslim state.Don't get your clown panties in a bunch lefties. It's not going to hurt you. There are no laws or rules. It's only a statement.
Our Christian forefathers founded US with a vision of tolerance for other Religions and non believers. It's time that non Christians and non believers show a little respect and gratitude.
We are governed by the "Godless" Constitution - not the Declaration of Independence.
The Declaration of Independence
Many Christian's who think of America as founded upon Christianity usually present the Declaration of Independence as "proof" of a Christian America. The reason appears obvious: the Declaration mentions God. (You may notice that some Christians avoid the Constitution, with its absence of God.)
However, the Declaration of Independence does not represent any law of the United States. It came before the establishment of our lawful government (the Constitution). The Declaration aimed at announcing the separation of America from Great Britain and it listed the various grievances with them. The Declaration includes the words, "The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America." The grievances against Great Britain no longer hold today, and we have more than thirteen states.
Although the Declaration may have influential power, it may inspire the lofty thoughts of poets and believers, and judges may mention it in their summations, it holds no legal power today. It represents a historical document about rebellious intentions against Great Britain at a time before the formation of our government.
Of course the Declaration stands as a great political document. Its author aimed at a future government designed and upheld by people and not based on a superstitious god or religious monarchy. It observed that all men "are created equal" meaning that we all have the natural ability of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That "to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men." Please note that the Declaration says nothing about our rights secured by Christianity. It bears repeating: "Governments are instituted among men."
The pursuit of happiness does not mean a guarantee of happiness, only that we have the freedom to pursue it. Our Law of the Land incorporates this freedom of pursuit in the Constitution. We can believe or not believe as we wish. We may succeed or fail in our pursuit, but our Constitution (and not the Declaration) protects our unalienable rights in our attempt at happiness.
Moreover, the mentioning of God in the Declaration does not describe the personal God of Christianity. Thomas Jefferson who held deist beliefs, wrote the majority of the Declaration. The Declaration describes "the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God." This nature's view of God agrees with deist philosophy and might even appeal to those of pantheistical beliefs, but any attempt to use the Declaration as a support for Christianity will fail for this reason alone.
More: The U.S. NOT founded upon Christianity
We are governed by the "Godless" Constitution - not the Declaration of Independence.
The Declaration of Independence
Many Christian's who think of America as founded upon Christianity usually present the Declaration of Independence as "proof" of a Christian America. The reason appears obvious: the Declaration mentions God. (You may notice that some Christians avoid the Constitution, with its absence of God.)
However, the Declaration of Independence does not represent any law of the United States. It came before the establishment of our lawful government (the Constitution). The Declaration aimed at announcing the separation of America from Great Britain and it listed the various grievances with them. The Declaration includes the words, "The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America." The grievances against Great Britain no longer hold today, and we have more than thirteen states.
Although the Declaration may have influential power, it may inspire the lofty thoughts of poets and believers, and judges may mention it in their summations, it holds no legal power today. It represents a historical document about rebellious intentions against Great Britain at a time before the formation of our government.
Of course the Declaration stands as a great political document. Its author aimed at a future government designed and upheld by people and not based on a superstitious god or religious monarchy. It observed that all men "are created equal" meaning that we all have the natural ability of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That "to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men." Please note that the Declaration says nothing about our rights secured by Christianity. It bears repeating: "Governments are instituted among men."
The pursuit of happiness does not mean a guarantee of happiness, only that we have the freedom to pursue it. Our Law of the Land incorporates this freedom of pursuit in the Constitution. We can believe or not believe as we wish. We may succeed or fail in our pursuit, but our Constitution (and not the Declaration) protects our unalienable rights in our attempt at happiness.
Moreover, the mentioning of God in the Declaration does not describe the personal God of Christianity. Thomas Jefferson who held deist beliefs, wrote the majority of the Declaration. The Declaration describes "the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God." This nature's view of God agrees with deist philosophy and might even appeal to those of pantheistical beliefs, but any attempt to use the Declaration as a support for Christianity will fail for this reason alone.
More: The U.S. NOT founded upon Christianity
Our Christian forefathers founded US with a vision of tolerance for other Religions and non believers. It's time that non Christians and non believers show a little respect and gratitude.
Americans have not been as kind about the separation as they should be. This includes the religious and the atheists.
The Constitution is not atheist, for it recognizes certain religious subject.
The Constitution is not pro-Christian, the far right social cons certain wished it were so.
So smash down the jerks on each end of the spectrum when necessary, and try to be nice to each other.
We are governed by the "Godless" Constitution - not the Declaration of Independence.
The Declaration of Independence
Many Christian's who think of America as founded upon Christianity usually present the Declaration of Independence as "proof" of a Christian America. The reason appears obvious: the Declaration mentions God. (You may notice that some Christians avoid the Constitution, with its absence of God.)
However, the Declaration of Independence does not represent any law of the United States. It came before the establishment of our lawful government (the Constitution). The Declaration aimed at announcing the separation of America from Great Britain and it listed the various grievances with them. The Declaration includes the words, "The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America." The grievances against Great Britain no longer hold today, and we have more than thirteen states.
Although the Declaration may have influential power, it may inspire the lofty thoughts of poets and believers, and judges may mention it in their summations, it holds no legal power today. It represents a historical document about rebellious intentions against Great Britain at a time before the formation of our government.
Of course the Declaration stands as a great political document. Its author aimed at a future government designed and upheld by people and not based on a superstitious god or religious monarchy. It observed that all men "are created equal" meaning that we all have the natural ability of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That "to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men." Please note that the Declaration says nothing about our rights secured by Christianity. It bears repeating: "Governments are instituted among men."
The pursuit of happiness does not mean a guarantee of happiness, only that we have the freedom to pursue it. Our Law of the Land incorporates this freedom of pursuit in the Constitution. We can believe or not believe as we wish. We may succeed or fail in our pursuit, but our Constitution (and not the Declaration) protects our unalienable rights in our attempt at happiness.
Moreover, the mentioning of God in the Declaration does not describe the personal God of Christianity. Thomas Jefferson who held deist beliefs, wrote the majority of the Declaration. The Declaration describes "the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God." This nature's view of God agrees with deist philosophy and might even appeal to those of pantheistical beliefs, but any attempt to use the Declaration as a support for Christianity will fail for this reason alone.
More: The U.S. NOT founded upon Christianity
The Constitution is based on Judeo Christian ethics.
We are governed by the "Godless" Constitution - not the Declaration of Independence.
The Declaration of Independence
Many Christian's who think of America as founded upon Christianity usually present the Declaration of Independence as "proof" of a Christian America. The reason appears obvious: the Declaration mentions God. (You may notice that some Christians avoid the Constitution, with its absence of God.)
However, the Declaration of Independence does not represent any law of the United States. It came before the establishment of our lawful government (the Constitution). The Declaration aimed at announcing the separation of America from Great Britain and it listed the various grievances with them. The Declaration includes the words, "The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America." The grievances against Great Britain no longer hold today, and we have more than thirteen states.
Although the Declaration may have influential power, it may inspire the lofty thoughts of poets and believers, and judges may mention it in their summations, it holds no legal power today. It represents a historical document about rebellious intentions against Great Britain at a time before the formation of our government.
Of course the Declaration stands as a great political document. Its author aimed at a future government designed and upheld by people and not based on a superstitious god or religious monarchy. It observed that all men "are created equal" meaning that we all have the natural ability of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That "to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men." Please note that the Declaration says nothing about our rights secured by Christianity. It bears repeating: "Governments are instituted among men."
The pursuit of happiness does not mean a guarantee of happiness, only that we have the freedom to pursue it. Our Law of the Land incorporates this freedom of pursuit in the Constitution. We can believe or not believe as we wish. We may succeed or fail in our pursuit, but our Constitution (and not the Declaration) protects our unalienable rights in our attempt at happiness.
Moreover, the mentioning of God in the Declaration does not describe the personal God of Christianity. Thomas Jefferson who held deist beliefs, wrote the majority of the Declaration. The Declaration describes "the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God." This nature's view of God agrees with deist philosophy and might even appeal to those of pantheistical beliefs, but any attempt to use the Declaration as a support for Christianity will fail for this reason alone.
More: The U.S. NOT founded upon Christianity
The Founding Fathers based the country on Christian values. Many of them were deists. They pretty much all had faith. Amazing how with the pompous pontification you blew past grasping the obvious. The DOI mentioned God because it was a document justifying leaving the British, it was a philosophy document, so sure, it mentioned God. The Constitution was a document describing how our laws work, it is a rule book. Since the rules are not based on a Religion, they were not mentioned.
Nothing is so obvious that it can be grasped and retained by the liberal mind. Liberalism, a mind is a terrible thing to waste. Mama don't let you kids grow up to be liberals....
No, they are not bright enough to come up with that scenario.Imagine the meltdown from you if they declared it was a Muslim state.Don't get your clown panties in a bunch lefties. It's not going to hurt you. There are no laws or rules. It's only a statement.
OMG that's funny. That is the point of what Idaho is doing, my dear. They are mocking the left showing how you react when it's a Christian State instead of a Muslim one. You proceed to not only get that but make the point in reverse? That's just funny, way way funny
You seem angry. Have an organic cookie.Look, STUPID....
The Declaration of Independence is ORGANIC LAW, you stupid bitch.
Nothing you can ever say will change that. It is as much of a Law as the Constitution itself.
How about Wiki? They're around your IQ level (infantile)
Organic law - Wikipedia the free encyclopedia
An organic law is a law or system of laws which forms the foundation of a government, corporation or other organization's body of rules. A constitution is a particular form of organic law for a sovereign state.
The Organic Laws of the United States of America can be found in Volume One of the United States Code which contains the General and Permanent Laws of the United States. U.S. Code (2007)[1] defines the organic laws of the United States of America to include theDeclaration of Independence of July 4, 1776, the Articles of Confederation of November 15, 1777, the Northwest Ordinance of July 13, 1787, and the Constitution of September 17, 1787.[2][3]
You're just another stupid fucking dimocrap educated beyond his ability to comprehend -- In your case, I'd say 8th Grade
Americans have not been as kind about the separation as they should be. This includes the religious and the atheists. Also the Declaration cannot contravene and is subordinate the Constitution.
The Constitution is not atheist, for it recognizes certain religious subject.
The Constitution is not pro-Christian, the far right social cons certain wished it were so.
So smash down the jerks on each end of the spectrum when necessary, and try to be nice to each other.
You seem angry. Have an organic cookie.
Morons.
The Constitution DOES mention God -- In the ratification clause, "In the Year Of Our LORD, 1787"
Idiot.