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Originally Posted by Philosopher
America comes across as Christian nation, one that says it supports freedom to choose ones religion and the separation of church and state, but that seems to be "in theory" more than in real life.
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Yeah...it seems that way to a lot of
us, as well.
Our "Pledge of Allegience" was written in 1892, by a Baptist minister of all things. At that time there was no mention of "God" in the Pledge. However, in 1954, under pressure from the Knights of Columbus, the words "under God" were added. Do I wish that it weren't there? I suppose that I do. But, in the end, it's still a pledge of allegience to our flag, and our country...not a declaration of devotion to any god. I have bigger problems in life.
Hey! Look at that! Our money does have "In God We Trust" on it. Oh well, with the price of gas, it doesn't stay in my pocket long enough to offend me. Besides, what's up with that masonic pyramid? You know...the one with the all seeing eye of illumination. The one with the latin for New Secular Order. The one where if you draw an imagianary "Star of David", using the pyramid itself as the basis, all points, with the exception of the uppermost point, point to the letters A,S,N,O and M. An anagram for...Mason. Coincidence? I think not!
What ? Take it to Tilted Paranoia, you say? There is a very fine line, these days, between politics and paranoia.