http://rev-proffessor.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] rev-proffessor.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] talkpolitics 2009-08-05 11:51 pm (UTC)

Geeze I wish I could fix the sound on my computer. I love nothing better than to discuss religion. While it may be true that 90% of people in America believe in God, using that as proof that we are a christian nation is a stretch. Many non Christians, especially Muslims and Jews, also believe in God. I've met countless people who believe in God but not in organized religion. Their religion is personal and they do not go to church.

I, personally, believe in God but, I don't think I would be considered a Christian, not by anyone who self identifies as such. I certainly don't consider myself one. Even if 75% of the nation considered themselves to be Christian, we still have separation between church and state. Therefore, to be a christian nation is to endorse one religion, albeit a multi-factional one. To do so is to tacitly inform non christians that they are not truly American and, perhaps, that they do not belong here.

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