The article “A Nation of Christians is not a Christian Nation” provides an interesting look into the development of a nation founded upon Christianity but accepts all religions. This article interests me because I have always wondered why there is so much religious tension in today’s society (most of which seems to condemn Christian beliefs). The article itself relates to my person by the fact that I am a Christian and I have witnessed many events in my life of religious separation.
The topic of separation of church and state has existed since shortly after the ratification of the Constitution. Many trials and tragedies have occurred over the past few centuries that have suppressed the so-called “Christian” dominance in America and so it makes for an excellent research topic. The topic itself is so important it affects everyone in the United States. I remember once having a Christian class in elementary for three years and for my final year we were not allowed to attend. They said it infringed on one’s right to believe in whatever religion they pleased. I hope to further develop an idea of Christianity in the United States that others may relate and become actively involved in, whether it is for or against Christian beliefs.
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This sounds like a really interesting topic. The separation of church and state is indeed a fascinating issue not only in regards to the formulation of the U.S. and our Constitution, but also in current society. It seems that certain basic Christian tenets (or at least a Christian undertone) can never be fully removed from the government. It even says on our money, "in God we trust".
This would be a great topic. You can almost seem to find some new controversy surrounding Christianity every single day.
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