The Unites States is not a Christain Nation

Danbury LetterPro states, “no precedent has been established by law… that establishes that the US is a Christian Nation.” Yet he uses Jefferson’s Danbury Letter, which holds no legal authority, for support of his position. If he wishes to see legal evidence, perhaps he too should provide some. I don’t think the use of double-standards is fair. I encourage the readers to dismiss this argument based on Pro’s own expectations. What’s more, Pro’s 4th source shows that this “Separation of Church and State” that we know today is in no way what Jefferson meant by this letter. It observes that Jefferson attended a Sunday Service held in the House of Representatives. It also states that he mentioned religion was necessary for the welfare of a democracy/republic in his First Inaugural Address. [1] Moreover, whence did Jefferson derive his expertise in the Constitution? He was not part of the Constitutional Convention, he was not a member of the Congress that constructed the FA, he was not a member of any legislature or committee that ratified the Constitution. In fact, He was in France[2][3].General Assessment BillThe phrase “means of salvation” is clearly Christian Terminology [4]. He is arguing that people can find their way to the Christian God however they please. The use of the word “religion” clearly means Christian Denomination, not Christian religion, as shown in Madison’s 4th argument (which can be found in Pro’s 10th source) when he says:Are the Quakers and Menonists the only sects who think a compulsive support of their Religions unnecessary and unwarrantable?” [5] What Madison is arguing against is state supported denominations, not Christianity itself.R1 Statement RebuttalPro’s rebuttal to my argument only supports my argument! He clearly states: “The 13 Original Colonies did have individual constitutions which described their governance was by divine authority for Godly pursuits; establishment of Christian Commonwealths.”13 ColoniesWe are clearly not speaking of our system of government. The resolution is not, “The US government is a not theocracy.” It is “The US is not a Christian Nation.” Considering that the definition of “nation” is “a large aggregate of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory.”[6] He also uses his R2 for his defense, however, I have just rebutted it, so he will have to reconcile it before his refutation means anything. John Adams most certainly did not feel that the concept of a deity was absurd. In fact he was a Christian [7]. This point may be dismissed. You misunderstand Franklin’s quote; you completely ignore the phrase after the underlined portion. This quote is saying that those employed by the Government do not have more favor in Heaven than those that work on ships or houses or work in merchandise or agriculture. Again, when did Jefferson become a constitutional expert? Early AmericaYet again, I assert that the founders used the term “religion” synonymously with Christian Denominations and not the entirety of Christianity as shown by Madison’s use of it [5]. Any mention by the founders of the freedom to practice religion freely is the freedom to practice Christianity freely. Furthermore, you say: “...is against who believe differently having to support a church not of his choosing.” Note the use of the word “church” which is defined as a particular Christian group. [8] Again, it opposes state support of specific denominations. Pro claims that I commit a non-sequitur, but that is a bare assertion. He fails to explain why it is a non-sequitur. Moreover, he does not provide any evidence that Jefferson meant anything different than what I have asserted. Tim Greenwood is not the author of my second source. As far as using Bias sources goes, here is a list of a few of your biased sources: http://www.nobeliefs.com... http://www.alternet.org... http://freethought.mbdojo.com... When Pro provides quotes from ministers and reverends, he is making a straw man of my position. I never asserted that the words “God” or “Christianity” were in the Constitution. According to Frank Lamber, Professor of History at Purdue University, the quote you provided from the Treaty of Tripoli was “intended to allay the fears of the Muslim state by insisting that religion would not govern how the treaty was interpreted and enforced. John Adams and the Senate made clear that the pact was between two sovereign states, not between two religious powers.” [9].SC CasesRunkel v. WinemillerYou cite a blog for your defense, which I do not mind, but the problem is that we do not know how qualified the author is; furthermore, even the author of this site is just asserting this. He does not provide any support for it. On top of this, how can you say that it is not stating that that the established religion, when it says “the Christian religion is the established religion”? I fail to see the logic in this. People v. RugglesAgain, Pro does not explain how the court’s use of Christian morals as justification for their decision does not support my position. Furthermore, Pro fails to explain away the fact that the court uses the words, “[W]e are a Christian people and the morality of the country is deeply engrafted upon Christianity and not upon the doctrines or worship of those imposters [other religions].” The closest he gets is his last sentence regarding this case, which is a bare assertion. Updegraph v. The CommonwealthPro ignores the fact that the court said “Christianity... is and always has been a part of the common law,” I would agree that it was ruled under contra bonos mores. However, Pro fails to explain how this voids this argument. What’s more, the Court asserts that it violated Christian morals. (See R2 quote)Holy Trinity v. USRegardless of Scalia’s and Kennedy’s opinion on this case, it has not been overturned, therefore it is still valid law.PrecedencePro completely drops this argument. The resolution remains negated. _____________________________________________[1] http://www.allabouthistory.org...[2] Myth of Separation, by David Barton [3] https://history.state.gov... [4] http://www.merriam-webster.com... [5] http://founders.archives.gov... [6] http://tinyurl.com... [7] John Adams, by David Mccullough [8] http://www.merriam-webster.com... [9] http://tinyurl.com...