Saturday, December 15, 2007
Keep the faiths
Time and time again we are reminded that this country was founded by men of like mind whose Christian faith was the primary basis for the creation of a government of the people, by the people and for the people. There were, however, some differences in how Christianity was defined. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, for example, were avowed Deists, who while embracing the teachings of Jesus and acknowledging his wisdom and charity, did not accredit him with any devine powers nor did they believe in his resurrection or in the 'miracles' that were attributed to him during his lifetime.
This was a far cry from the beliefs of most followers of the Christian religion at the time
and is so to this day. These differences did not deter the founding fathers from coming to-gether to form a 'perfect union' and an unprecedented constitution based on justice, equality and a clear separation of church and state. There are those who try to derail the idea that this nation should not be bound by or beholden to any one idiology or faith. Every man should be guided by his own conscience and in turn grant others the same right. The presidential candidates of both parties don't need to hide behind their convictions, but it would be wise for them to refrain from using them to discredit those who march to a different drummer.
George Morin
Auburn, Ga.
This was a far cry from the beliefs of most followers of the Christian religion at the time
and is so to this day. These differences did not deter the founding fathers from coming to-gether to form a 'perfect union' and an unprecedented constitution based on justice, equality and a clear separation of church and state. There are those who try to derail the idea that this nation should not be bound by or beholden to any one idiology or faith. Every man should be guided by his own conscience and in turn grant others the same right. The presidential candidates of both parties don't need to hide behind their convictions, but it would be wise for them to refrain from using them to discredit those who march to a different drummer.
George Morin
Auburn, Ga.
