Nation Was and IS founded under God... (Score 1)

Now, I realize many won't agree with this. In this forum I'm sure to draw a lot of fire, but had to speak my mind. Many will dispute it, try to quote founding Father's out of historical context, not to mention tell out and out lies to attempt to discredit the notion; but this country was founded by people who believed in God and this Nation's laws and documents of governance readily proclaim it. The Constitution makes reference to a fundamental belief in God (4 times I believe). Congress & the Supreme Court makes reference to it in every session. Our money refers to it and our Pledge of Allegiance pays homage to it. The Separation of Church & State has nothing to do with the separation of "God" & "State" or "Religion" & "State". The whole point of that provision was that no "Church" would or should have dominion to dictate to the Government. That doesn't mean that as a nation we can't subscribe to a belief in a higher power.. that being God. Nor does it mean that we shouldn't promote our belief in God in our Government Processes and laws. When interpretation of the law is left to those who can't think for themselves, but rather choose to distort the Constitution for their own purposes.. it's a bit sad. What brings all of this up? (In case you just happen to stumble into this...) This surreal ruling by a S.F. Federal Judge. (Which is currently On Hold). A ruling called "ridiculous" by our President and disputed by politicians and civil servants across the gamut. I believe in a person's right to believe in God, or not. I believe in a person's freedom to make their own choices; to the extent they don't override or inhibit another person from exercising their right to do the same. That's what our forefathers spoke of when they discussed those "unalienable rights". (so noted in the Federalists Papers) I realize that the father and the ACLU are trying to make a point, and they think they're in the right, but truth be told it's the inspired laws and constitution of this land, derived by people with faith and hope in a higher power, that give them the right to "choose" to not believe. They want to separate Church & State, but have missed the entire point of the argument; which actually has precious little to do with Schools and more to do with allowing religion to influence government. People will argue that the forefathers didn't believe in God, or more specifically Christianity. Does the pledge say anything at all about a "Christian God"? It simply says "God", a higher power, someone who rules above us all, and someone whose existence is indisputable. (Though many will try and fail to belabor the point.) Benjamin Franklin has said, "Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become more corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters." The 2nd grade student (who probably didn't care one way or the other and only became distressed after being bantered on the subject by her father who is taking this issue to court to further his own personal beliefs, and to further the liberal agenda, rather than let his daughter learn and make an informed decision for herself.) was never forced to stand and recite the pledge. Sure, one could say she might be intimidated by the entire class standing, and reciting the pledge, but that's what's great about America: 1)You have the right to choose. 2)The majority of the people believe in God 3)Each of us has the right to learn to accept, respect and perhaps even revere people who think, act or choose to worship in ways different than we do; while receiving the same courtesy from them. 4)We choose our strengths, and pick our battles. 5)Only we can allow someone to make us feel inferior. This cannot be done without our consent. In this day of Political Correctness, too much emphasis is being placed on "not offending a single person" instead of learning to appreciate and celebrate the actual differences and rejoice in the striking similarities that make us humane and feeling people. Diversity does not mean that we must all think and act alike. It does not mean that we should all believe the same things. It does mean that we should appreciate and respect each other's differences. People need to be strong. They need to let more "roll off their backs" and not rise so quickly to offense and litigation. They need to think for themselves, rather than letting their social or ethnic backgrounds "tell" them how or what they should think. George Washington explained it as such, "Human rights can only be assured among a virtuous people. The general government . . . can never be in danger of degenerating into a monarchy, an oligarchy, an aristocracy, or any despotic or oppressive form so long as there is any virtue in the body of the people." I've lived outside the U.S., in a country where they did not enjoy the same liberties and freedoms that we do. A country where people were just as diverse as we are here, and yet people did not consider themselves as white, black, or yellow. They all spoke the same language and were patriots of their own country. They appreciated and respected each other. They mingled and socialized freely. It was refreshing to be accepted among them, yet here where we have more freedoms and privileges than many know how to manage, people go out of their way to be offended, when it would be so easy to think... step back... and respect... Patrick Henry once said "Bad men cannot make good citizens. It is when a people forget God that tyrants forge their chains. A vitiated state of morals, a corrupted public conscience, is incompatible with freedom. No free government, or the blessings of liberty, can be preserved to any people but by a firm adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, frugality, and virtue; and by a frequent recurrence to fundamental principles." If you believe in God, and agree with the pledge the way it's currently written, here's a petition you can sign. I'm sure there are others, but let your voice be heard.. write your congressperson, the president, the legislature, Congress, the President, the Mayor, the School Superintendent, whomever! Heaven help the people of the United States that the majority of us never forget God, lest we succumb to those who hate us and would make us their prisoners and hasten our demise. May the Lord bless us and inspire those that lead our nation to remain true to him, to guide us in righteousness and virtue. Until Next time... Icewedge