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Nowhere in the dictionary definition of morals does it make mention of religion. Being an atheist doesn’t preclude me from being a moral person; instead, it has allowed me to develop a sense of morality based upon a reasoned assessment of actions that is reflective of their merit.
Christopher Hitchens has often posed a challenge to the religious: Name one thing a religious person is capable of that an atheist is incapable of. His challenge has thus far gone unmet.
The moral high ground that Christians like to assign to themselves is often justified with “Thou shalt not kill.” Is it likely that civilization could have evolved with murder as an acceptable practice? Also, if no human has the capacity to understand God, why is it acceptable practice to claim “God’s will” when natural disasters hit, famine strikes and wars need to be justified?
We are quick to criticize Muslim nations for their strict adherence to the Koran, but many would like to see the U.S. become a Christian nation guided by the principles in the Bible. Our country is governed by the ideas put forth in the Constitution, which is based upon a philosophy of equality, regardless of, and independent of, religion.
If Muslims who practice a literal interpretation of the Koran are to be seen as potential threats, what then of Christians who practice a literal interpretation of the Bible?
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Phil O'Bates wrote on Jun 8, 2009 4:25 AM:
The writers of the Constitution got their ideas of individual importance from Christian teachings in the Bible. However, it's just knee jerk fear mongering from leftists that thinks Christians what a theocracy in America.
One other thing, fundamentalism is staying true to the fundamentals of Christianity. This includes believing that: The Bible is the Word of God, Jesus was born without sin from a virgin, suffered and died and rose again, assended into Heaven, and is returning one day. There is nothing dangerous in Christian fundamentalism. "