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by xhepera on December 11th, 2008

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What rationale is there for stating that the USA was founded on Christian beliefs or principles when the Treaty of Tripoli clearly states ". . .the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion. . ."?

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  • by torgo_the_white on July 8th, 2010

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    The Declaration of Independence--a document wherein religious views are considered a given, just read it--was written a couple decades before the Treaty of Tripoli, so there was precedence. Furthermore, a couple lines from one treaty made with a Muslim nation doesn't negate statements made to the contrary, such as when Adams wrote to Jefferson that “The general principles upon which the Fathers achieved independence were the general principles of Christianity…I will avow that I believed and now believe that those general principles of Christianity are as eternal and immutable as the existence and the attributes of God.” If you choose to disbelieve he wrote that, while believing he signed the Treaty of Tripoli, fine. That's your choice, despite the fact both are so. I choose to believe that people are complex beings and are not only capable of being wishy-washy out of uncertainty, but are often dishonest when involved with politics and will say whatever is expedient to their goals.

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