Religious persecution is why many came to this nation. It WAS founded on righteous principals and, I believe, the constitution was an inspired writing.
Well said, Jeanie. Unfortunately, your Christian counterparts here in this particular forum would disagree with you.
Homosexuality, according to them, must be ousted, done away with, stopped at all costs because their relgion says so. Circumcision is done not for hygenic purposes, not for cultural or traditional reasons, but because their religion, their god says so (and who cares what some other god(s) or religions dictate, it's not the Christian one and that, according to them, is law). The US, they'll tell you, is a dwindling nation because it is no longer a Christian nation. Laws must be in place not because they are just or fair, not because they are in the interest of all people regardless of their religious background but because their religion demands it.
Anyone who believes these things must therefore stand in opposition with other religions. You do not make statements like "I believe the US is suffering today because it is no longer Christian" and in the same breath say that you believe people should have the freedom to practice (or not) whatever religion they so choose.
So I guess the real question, Jeanie, is where do you stand? Do you believe "the US is suffering because it is no longer a Christian nation"? If so this begs the question, how do you feel about other religions? If you do feel this way then surely you see Buddhists and Muslims -- and dare I say pagans such as myself -- as a stain on society.
