People have been questioning religious institutions and government institutions of collaboration and deceit.  If you question either of these institutions, I believe that you should be outcast from this great nation.  Heathens and devil worshipers do not belong in the USA and thanks to my friend and our President; we can monitor citizen’s activity and can begin to identify these kinds of people and begin to expel them from our society.  Return true family values and political correctness to our great nation.  PRAISE THE LORD!
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It is our job, our obligation to question the leaders we elect into office! It is our obligation to make sure, as the people whom they serve, do their job and keep us and our rights in mind!  \nAnd you.  You have NO right to judge who and what a true family is.  You are not God and only God can judge.  Did you forget that part of your biblical teachings.  Remember the speach about casting the first stone.  I think you need to re-read your bible.
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Well said.\n\nI'm not a religious person but damn it, our country is traditionally christian.\n\nI respect your tolerance.\n\nSo should others.\n\nGod bless.
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It's about time you posted another question; don't you know I need my fix? \n\nMy opinion is that the article exposes the fact that the U.S. has problems. Yes, people, I know it is difficult to look into the big golden mirror, but we have serious issues here. \nI have always found it funny, that we have a nation full of people who spout Christian doctrines over breakfast then lobby for the God given right to carry assault weapons after lunch. I would not say that taking religion out of the country, or parts of it, would be a good idea. Religion keeps many people in line. Without the belief that the meek shall inherit the earth, there would be discontent amongst the nation's hard-working, extremely underpaid classes. But I do feel that the aforementioned reason is why religion has such a stronghold on this government. \n\nBeekay: This nation was founded by people who wanted religious freedom. The term "Creator" was quoted by you, from the forefathers of the country. Do you know why they did not use the term, "God"? It was so people of any religion could feel free to settle here. The "moral decline" of society began way before the 50's and 60's. How moral can a society be when 1/2 the population is treated worse than animals (Jim Crowe laws, rampant racism and lynchings), 1/2 the population had just been freed from slavery. 1/2 the population could not vote, and that's Women and Blacks. So, how moral was your idealic society?
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God needs to stay. A person can worship whichever "God" they want to, or no god. That's fine. But, come on people! Respect the foundations that this country was based on, or get out! It's as simple as that.
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I agree with you Tory.\n\nThis situation is getting nuts all over because of a handful of people.\n\nMy sister teaches at a CATHOLIC school. She had her class make Easter Cards for their parents with religious pix from old Christmas cards, etc. and had them hang them on the wall.\n\nThe principal had her TAKE THEM DOWN because they were 'religious'!!!  \nAnd there were non-Catholic kids in the school!!??\nHello?? What is wrong with THAT picture?\n\nMy opinion with the Atheists....\nthey want every 'God' related word removed from our history, buildings, etc.\n\nWhat they fail to realize is their belief of non-belief is also represented -\non government buildings....any blank spot or wall ...\nrepresents the Atheist.\non our currency....the white blank border.....\nrepresents the Atheist.\nWhen we are finished saying our "Pledge of Allegiance" under Our God and we are silent for the 30 seconds following...that is for the Atheist!!\n\nGet my drift?\n\nTheir non-belief \nis very much represented \nin our Government!!
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It's sad, but we (Americans) live in a Christian country where if you don't at least claim to practice Christianity you are considered a minority and looked down upon. Becuase Christians make up a huge majority of the population, it is easy for them to look past the complete disregard for seperation of church and state that the government and people have.\n\nIt's sad. I just hope it doesn't get any worse. Some day we may have to fight for our right not to believe.
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NO!!!!!  Our coutry is controled be a network of people, Alumin, Mayson, skulls. United Nations.  They give WE THE PEOPLE a false sence of security.  Media feeds our nation only what these groups want us to see And as a nation we walk blind folded threw darkness holding the hand of our enemies, as we Vote for fools with hidden agendas.   WE THE PEOPLE because of our sin and lust have allowed this to happen.  WE THE PEOPLE have tried to remove God from our nation and our lives, But then ask him to bless us with prosperity.  WE THE PEOPLE allow gay's to teach our children, WE THE PEOPLE are ok with abortion, WE THE PEOPLE sugar coat our own lies, murders, adultries, greed and lust.  \nNO!!!!!!\nWE THE PEOPLE lost control long ago.\nWE THE PEOPLE need to repent and invite God back into our country. \nLess we fall in a ditch, when the blind leads the blind. *****BIBLE SAYS*******\nWE THE PEOPLE need to elect true men of God, as Heads of State not false ones "GB" \nanalizing the fruit that they bare before we elect them.\nI feel dispare for WE THE PEOPLE because I know that we won't change. \nWE THE PEOPLE will just go on feeding our fat faces watching reruns on TV, and playing Video Games, While little satans grow in power and run our nation.\nWE THE PEOPLE please!!!!   look for Christ
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I'm British so maybe shouldn't get involved with your countrys politics, but as a believer, no I don't think atheists should be persecuted, or anyone for their beliefs. Most of my friends and family are not Christians and we respect each other's beliefs.
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I don't think we are as divided as is being said. I think we disagree on certain issues in politics, political leaders and parties. I think that everyone is individuel in their choice of religion and expressions of religious freedom. I think most of us are in agreement of social issues in America. Other issues for me is our own unique experiences in daily living. As a nation and country we do pull together and rise from the ashes together. As Americans we will always disagree but as a united nation, we were never in danger of being divided.
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Yes, America is hypocritical in allowing some mentions of God in the political space. The reason America gets away with it is because the majority of the population believes in God, so it isn't offensive. I am an atheist and, while the word God doesn't necessarily offend me, it shows that our country is ignorant of other cultures. Which does offend me.
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Oh Big Deal! Two people decide that they want to have something going on & the Goverment steps in & say's that's a big NO-NO... & at the same time the very Goverment that's supposedly watching to protect our Rights as (American Citizens) deny the two people theire individual & Constitional Right to freedom/s of expression. Marriage is something that man created-what two or three hundred years ago, & somehow it's related to the Church??? We as Good American Citizens have many Constitutional Rights to Excersize at will. & the Church thing is suppose to be a seperate issue other then those that threaten our very exsistance of haveing these liberties. Church & states Issues should never interfere W/each other about codes of conduct/s or Constitutionalities because they are seperate. It's alway's been legal to Marry anyone because of our Freedom/s  Of  Choices written In The U.S. Constitution, & not what some hang-up that some church has on someone. Where is the wheel of shame,when it's no-one's fault for doing the right thing w/someone? I liked your question because, alot of people have been fooled by the states taht say no.
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Pat Robertson says the goal of Christians should be Dominion over this government and the country.  Some have gone so far as to suggest that if the govt. does not support their agenda they will not support the govt.  Some are pressuring Universities to not teach tolerance or they will cause  trouble for those schools.  They exert enormous pressure on the politics of  today, and many of their positions are intolerant. This puts them at odds with the principles of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and poses thoughtful questions for us all.
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because many have lost their faith. groups like the ACLU have been taking our commonality away from us because its "religion" but it is more than that it was something 95% of Americans had in common or understood. it created culture for us, it created unity in us. now what do Americans have in common. no prayer in school, no 10 commandments displays. whether you agree with it or not. everyone understood the rules and what was expected. now the only people who get heard are the squeaky wheel. babies who haven't grown up and want to live in and create an ideological world rather than the real world
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Thanks for your supportive statement, I get weary of hearing so many ppl say how this country was not found on Christianity, and that isn't why we have been so blessed.  It is such an honor to live here, we are afforded so many blessings on a daily basis that no other single country has!! \n\nMy prayer today is that we as a country can go back to our roots, to be united, to support our constitution and our leaders, those in authority over us.  That we will see the blessings as blessings, the fruit our forefathers produced by trying to lead us righteously, instead of always filling their own political agenda, the fruits are still plentiful!!\nI pray that there will be a huge revival, ppl turning their faces back to the Almighty, that they see and feel His Spirit, and know that He is God.  Yours in Jesus.
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In America today, and every election in our history, a man cannot win a presidential election without being religious.  Democrat or Republican, they all at least "say" they are religious.  People say theocracy to scare people into thinking social conservatism is trying to legislate the Bible into the constitution and institute a form of government similar to the dictatorships in the middle east.  This, however, is not true.  Pro-life is more than just Bible talk.  If people don't understand this, they don't understand their opposition, they are ignorant of the argument, and not qualified to argue their own position.  Same goes with gay marriage.  Gay marriage is a social concern, not a religious concern.  Same goes with any other social legislation.  Liberal scare tactics at its best, make up inaccurate words that make people think consequences of things will be different than what they actually are.  Theocracy, conservatism (sounds scary, doesn't it?), conspiracy theories and the like.  Its all garbage, and they know it.  Its to be ignored, nothing more
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No, but the Republican party is sure touting that there is a war on Christianity to polarize certain groups because that will get them put into office.  There are also groups that think the US should be a theocracy but that is blatantly unconstitutional.  Sorry, it's a democracy where all of us have the same rights.
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I think when a president trys to impose his moral values on the people that voted for or against him it is wrong. I truly think that is what is meant by seperation of church and state. There is to many people with to many differant beleifs to impose ones value's on another. This president is borderline to that.