The article presented here is a cop out and is easily shown to be completely false in the idea that a secular government will lead to chaos and that a theistic one is somehow more stable, when in fact it is quite the opposite.
Let us jump back to 1692, late September.
Setting: Theocratic government in the Chesapeake. A town known as Salem (this town still exists in modern day Massachusetts.
Twelve young girls start falling into 'trances' and are repeatedly 'attacked' by 'spirits' sent out by older women who are accused as being witches.
To challenge the court is equivelant to challenging God since it deals out the 'authority of God'. Thus all accused are deemed as guilty.
Nineteen people end up hanged, one man, a certain Guiles Correy is 'pressed' to death. In other words, they stacked heavy stones on his chest until his heart stopped.
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The 'founding fathers' were largely DEISTS. Such as Thomas Jefferson. If you dispute this I can back up my claim here.
Additionally the first settlers who came to America emigrated (not immigrated, there is a difference, look it up) here in the hopes of escaping Government affiliation with religion (the church of England).
They wanted a secular government, this is undisputed among historians and is seen as a fact. The argument that this is otherwise is an apologetic twisting of history.
The first amendment disallows for the promotion of one religion or group of religions over others. The ten commandments clearly promote the biblical god.
Judge Moore has every right to place this monument on HIS property. He has NO right whatsoever to promote chrisitianity and to infer a bias in justice on Government property.
When a hindu believe would visit that court they would recieve the immediate impression of a Christian based justice system (theocratic justice) and feel an immediate fear of being unfairly judged.
Additional proof that promoting religion on government affiliated properties can be found in our currency.
Many will say "Our government is based on Christianity, just look at our currency." This is EXACTLY what the first amendment intended to PREVENT from happening.
Thus in the future one could say, "Even the courthouses acknowledge Christianity."
Contrary to commonplace belief, Atheists, and even others of opposing religions are not trying to erradicate Christianity in America, to think this is a 'Hasty Generalization'.
We merely wish to keep the government secular. This creates a better America for everyone.
America foundation has NOTHING to do with religion. It was COMPLETELY political and economic. If you disagree you need to take an American History course.
That which sparked the revolution were resultant of Britain's unreasonable taxation on the Americans. Although the justification of such taxation is disputable since George Washington's failure to win a small battle against the French got the indians to think that the French could kick the Britain's asses. Thus the French had an ally, this led to paranoia in Britain. As a result they sent troops to the Americas and the Seven years war began.
Religion was a moot point. This was the beginning of America whether you like it or not. You do not determine the constitutions meaning, the writer of it does. Thomas Jefferson was OPENLY OPPOSED to Christianity. I can back this up with ease. I dare you to challenge me on this.
To dispute the Moore situation is ignorant. I understand that you are all preached to and spoon fed 'facts' so I do not hold spite against any of you. You were merely uninformed or missinformed.
Have a great day... er... night.
swearing deleted-CCGR
