No, and yes. Let me explain.
No.
America is a secular government that practices freedom of religion. My church has freedom to worship and evangelize, but is not favored by the government over those of other denominations or faiths. There is no religious test for a politician other than what the public perceives. With enough votes a Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, etc. can be elected to office. Non Christian nations should not fear that America as a government is trying to spread or force religion on others. They do not force religion on their own people. Therefore, do not expect our government to bring Revival to America. That is up to God, and God’s people.
The American government, however, should do more to strongly promote religious liberty in countries around the world. Thank God for the cases in which they do.
By the way, Muslims are free to build their mosques in America and worship in safety. Why aren’t Christians free to build their churches in Saudi Arabia? And worship and evangelize in safety?
Americans are free to convert from one faith to another; why aren’t those in predominately Muslim countries free to do the same?
No.
The majority of Americans have not placed their personal faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. And the majority of Americans certainly don’t live like followers of Jesus Christ.
Yes.
America was founded on Christian principles by Christian people. That does not mean all the founders were perfect Christian people. But they had a profound respect and reliance on the Bible and Judeo-Christian beliefs. Their early writings often referred to God and the Bible. Our earlier monuments are filled with biblical references.
Why can’t we still make biblical references on governmental monuments today?
By the way, if Scripture on governmental property is not allowed today, perhaps churches and individuals should place Scripture on monuments and markers outside the churches, and on private property. Place them by sidewalks where they can be seen by the public.
Yes.
In the broadest definition of Christian, the big majority of USA citizens claim Christianity as their religion as opposed to Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, etc.
Yes.
True Christians are a strong moral influence in America. Thousands of Christian churches throughout the land proclaim the Word of God. Christianity and the Bible have had, and continue to have, a profound influence on the culture, morals, and government of the USA.
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His own inheritance. -Psalm 33:12
May God bring Revival to America.
-David R. Brumbelow, Gulf Coast Pastor, June 24, AD 2013.
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"They do not force religion on their own people."
ReplyDeleteThat isnt a true statement. Evolution is taught and forced on the people through the Government ran education system. Evolution is a religion.