Originally posted by TerrierJackwasn't in the treaty of trianon that the US is explicitly declared as NOT a christian state?
Seriously folks, go read the Federalist Papers. The Founders were conscious of religious strife in Europe. It infuriates me that some American conservatives misread the constitution when they argue that it favors a particular religion. They are having brain agonies now because not only is their cherished refuge of racism dissolving but they also suspect ...[text shortened]... arguing about pinheads and then it is a crap-shoot whether we make it. You're welcome, kids!)
Originally posted by ZahlanziThe Treaty of Tripoli, article 11:
wasn't in the treaty of trianon that the US is explicitly declared as NOT a christian state?
As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquility, of Mussulmen; and, as the said States never entered into any war, or act of hostility against any Mahometan nation, it is declared by the parties, that no pretext arising from religious opinions, shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries.
Originally posted by rwingettthnx for the correction, i remembered the treaty text but not the tri-word. (and was too lazy and too at work to google it)
The Treaty of Tripoli, article 11:As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquility, of Mussulmen; and, as the said States never entered into any war, or act of hostility against any Mahometan nation, it i ...[text shortened]... s, shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries.