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lofhay · 12-19-2009, 11:35 AM

What does it mean to call the USA a "Christian nation"? Does having the 10 Commandments on the courthouse door or having "In God We Trust" on our coins make this a Christian nation?

There is no doubt that the USA has been dominated by Christians; but if that means (as a recent letter writer put it) "If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home-------", then what happens to liberty and justice for all?

Such a position reminds me of the country which wanted to claim it was an Aryan nation and proceeded to eliminate the Jews and others who did not fit the mold. Is this what Christians want? If not, then why don't they speak out in opposition to the above mentioned letter writer and those who think like he does.

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lofhay Tilted Location: Charleston, SC	A Christian nation? What does it mean to call the USA a "Christian nation"? Does having the 10 Commandments on the courthouse door or having "In God We Trust" on our coins make this a Christian nation? There is no doubt that the USA has been dominated by Christians; but if that means (as a recent letter writer put it) "If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home-------", then what happens to liberty and justice for all? Such a position reminds me of the country which wanted to claim it was an Aryan nation and proceeded to eliminate the Jews and others who did not fit the mold. Is this what Christians want? If not, then why don't they speak out in opposition to the above mentioned letter writer and those who think like he does.