Our founding fathers were not Christians.

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33. the Creator vs. the Christians

Many of the writings of the Founding Fathers refer to a Creator (God), as found in the Declaration of Independence.
I have been left with the feeling that some of them believed in God, but questioned the idea of an add-on deity
who forgives sins instead of enforces the ten commandments. Aristotle's thought about religion (and this was
pre-Christ) was best summed up by Will Durant: He abhorred those who claimed to have a special connection
with the Almighty, and would grant absolution for a consideration. (I'm citing from memory, hence the lack
of quotation marks). Face it, no religion is going to make money if there is no reason for Joe Sinner to contribute
to the cause - - enter forgiveness for donors!

I have read some of these Christian promotions of the Founding Fathers on other forums, some with horribly
inaccurate quotes. Methinks that the moneymakers are employing a new source of income and hysteria.

As far as organized religion having any influence over governments, think further. The First Amendment is clear
on the matter of "nor prohibiting the free exercise thereof." This is where I think our ACLU is losing it. Back off
the lawsuits about the static crosses and you stop many of the rallying cries of the religious right.

The ACLU should focus new efforts to overturn the Civil Asset Forfeiture laws, but I digress (it really pisses me off).