You don't have to swear on the Bible in court. You can ask for another statement. However, if you are up for some sort of crime and you say "I'd rather give my oath" do you think the jury of mostly Christians is gonna beleive your ass? Before you have even said anything they are going to think you are some sort of godless heathen and you are screwed.

 

Hey Phi2K, the Christians just want to FORGET about the Holy-Wars doncha' know, well, those that even know they existed.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by gregstevens
[B]Actually, there is no such clause in the Constitution or the Bill of Rights or in any official founding documents.

 

another sign that the downward spiral of our society has already begun.

 

I agree - the fact that our government is taking sides in religion is a very bad sign. The only thing that's worse is the fact that most people seem to be supporting Congress on this!

My only reason to hope is that, in America, this religious streak is 10 miles wide and about 2 inches deep.

JonasM

 

First -

[QUOTE]Originally posted by The Unabageler
[B]There is definately a moral decline in western civilization, but I think it is more from the economic influences rather than lack of religious ones.

 

When I started this thread I was concerned about how our views would be expressed. I thought there may be a few attacks on me for even suggesting we think about the subject. Obviously, I was wrong! We don't agree or believe the same things, but we are demonstrating an ability to tolerate others and their views. Lots of posts, lots of disagreement, and no name calling. It's a good thing. It's the Christian thing...

 

Gary that was bad

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by The Raptor
[B]Are we going to do away with "God bless America, too?

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by The Raptor
[B]Are we going to do away with "God bless America, too?