Our forefathers fled England, in part, to escape persecution because their biblical interpretation differed from the established Christian doctrine of the state. Only a secular state can insure the right of all people to worship according to their own beliefs and doctrine. With so many denominations, which would meet the scrutiny of the religious bigots that would post the Ten Commandments in public institutions. Christians do not have a monopoly on moral authority. They would better serve their children by adhering to the teachings of Christ and God. Posting the commandments is as superficial as denying that America is compromised of many people from many cultures and many religions.
There is a commonality in many spiritual traditions. Caring for others, charity and compassion, humility and respect are fundamental tenets many belief systems. As Allison pointed out, the erosion of our fundamental rights and freedoms is occurs incrementally and quietly
Oops! I wasn’t done. The erosion of our rights and freedoms is happening now. Fascists use religion and nationalism to fuel their own agenda. To those who believe that they can impose their own beliefs and ideology on others, remember this. They will come for you next.
America is not a Christian nation.
But, America is a nation that aspires to embody the principles of equality, decency, honesty and respect. Those principles transcend a particular ideology.
Wisdom and a history lesson in one post.
Our forefathers fled England, in part, to escape persecution because their biblical interpretation differed from the established Christian doctrine of the state. Only a secular state can insure the right of all people to worship according to their own beliefs and doctrine. With so many denominations, which would meet the scrutiny of the religious bigots that would post the Ten Commandments in public institutions. Christians do not have a monopoly on moral authority. They would better serve their children by adhering to the teachings of Christ and God. Posting the commandments is as superficial as denying that America is compromised of many people from many cultures and many religions.
There is a commonality in many spiritual traditions. Caring for others, charity and compassion, humility and respect are fundamental tenets many belief systems. As Allison pointed out, the erosion of our fundamental rights and freedoms is occurs incrementally and quietly
Oops! I wasn’t done. The erosion of our rights and freedoms is happening now. Fascists use religion and nationalism to fuel their own agenda. To those who believe that they can impose their own beliefs and ideology on others, remember this. They will come for you next.
America is not a Christian nation.
But, America is a nation that aspires to embody the principles of equality, decency, honesty and respect. Those principles transcend a particular ideology.