Christianity should play a part in how we run our government

To all the viewers out there, whether you are pro or con, I encourage you to have an open mind as you read this debate. The first point I will make is that America was founded on Christian valuesWhere our country first began: As we all know in 1942 Columbus discovered America. My teachers often describe him as the seed that planted our country. It all begins with just one man. Christopher Columbus is recorded down as as Christian as he often made quotes representing the Almighty God, and the Lord Jesus Christ such as this one,"God made me the messenger of the New Heaven and the New Earth. .. and showed me the spot where to find it. Let the King and Queen. .. render thanks to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who has granted us so a great a victory. "Quote by Samuel Adams (one of the founding fathers)"He who made all men hath made the truths necessary to human happiness obvious to all. .. Our forefathers opened the Bible to all. "Quote by Benjamin Franklin"God governs in the affairs of minuend if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid? We have been assured in the Sacred Writings that except the Lord build the house they labor in vain that built it. I firmly believe this. I also believe that, without his concurring aid, we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel. "Next I will prove the Bible's aid in forming the Constitution of the United StatesAs we all know, the bible and the constitution have the same rules such as "Thou shall not kill" but what I don't think many realize is how much it really played in forming the Constitution. Please Bare with me as I share quite a few examples.1. Principal- Sovereign authority of God, not sovereignty of the state, or sovereignty of man Legal Document- Mayflower Compact, Declaration, Constitution, currency, oaths, mention of God in all 50 state constitutions, Pledge of Allegiance Scripture-Exodus 18:16 Whenever they have a dispute, it is brought to me, and I decide between the parties and inform them of God’s decrees and instructions. ”2. Principal- Rule of Mother and Father Legal Document- Declaration, Constitution Scripture- Exodus 20:12 “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.3. Principal- All men created Equal Legal Document- Declaration Scripture- Acts 10:34 Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism4. Principal- Fair Trial with witnesses Legal Document- sixth Amendment Scripture- Exodus 20:16 “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. "5. Principal- Creation not evolution Legal Document- Declaration Scripture- Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. There are many, many more but I had to pick and choose in order for it to be able to fit in the 8,000 character limit, and to prevent from boring you to death as this list continues drastically. Next I will argue that the Separation of church and state is found no where in the constitution, as you probably know it comes from the first amendment, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion nor prohibiting the free exercise thereof. .. " I am definitely pro constitution but this amendment was originally brought up to protect churches from the government and to insure people have freedom of religion. By allowing Christianity play a part in running the government is not unconstitutional because by no means would we be forcing somebody to be a Christian. We would just be recognizing our moral background. Besides, Christian or not, I think many people wouldn't argue that the teachings of Jesus Christ were by any means. That will be the end of my Opening Argument. I look forward to seeing yours! IMPORTANT! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !Remember this round is only for opening arguments. Rebuttals will come in the next round. Thank You.