I have zero problem with either of those comments by President Obama.

 

Aside from the factual inaccuracies involved, I don't understand why anyone would take offense to them.

 

I do have a question for those that are upset about the second comment in particular....Do you know anyone that is of the Muslim faith?

I have zero problem with either of those comments by President Obama.

 

Aside from the factual inaccuracies involved, I don't understand why anyone would take offense to them.

 

I do have a question for those that are upset about the second comment in particular....Do you know anyone that is of the Muslim faith?

 

Yes I do, and he's one of the biggest jerks I know.

American is NOT a Christian Nation. We are Christians living in America, Buddhaists living in America, Athiests living in America, Muslims living in America. We have no national religion.

 

If you are offended by the fact that we are not a Christian nation, you are overlooking one of the very reasons that brought many of the first of our ancestors to America...freedom from religious persecution. And that was important enough that when writing our constitution, the founding fathers ensured that Americans would have the right to freely practice the religion of their choice.

 

There is nothing at all wrong with being devoted to the religion of your choice, be it Christian, Muslim or whatever. But to insist that there is something wrong with insisting that we are a Christian nation, simply because the majority of our citizens practice a Christian religion.

Yes I do, and he's one of the biggest jerks I know.

 

 

I know a lot of huge jerks....given the prevelance of Christians in America, most of them are Christians.

I have zero problem with either of those comments by President Obama.

 

Aside from the factual inaccuracies involved, I don't understand why anyone would take offense to them.

 

I do have a question for those that are upset about the second comment in particular....Do you know anyone that is of the Muslim faith?

 

I work with a large number of Muslims. I actually admire their strict adherance to the tenets of their faith.

 

I find it interesting as well, that many people are completely unaware of the nationalities of Muslims. For instance, I met someone once who was stunned to find out that a mutual friend who is Bosnian was Muslim. He assumed because she didn't look Arabic that she was Christian.

As a Christian who lives in a country that was built on "In God We Trust" it definately bothers me. As a Christian and a History major I can tell you that every major empiror down through history only found it's demise when they turned their back on God! I will not support any views that has our country turning it's back on God. I am a former U.S. Marine and I served this country because it is the greatest country in the world and it is the greatest country in the world because it is a God fearing country. There are a lot of people who want people to believe that christians are now a minority in this country but that is a load of garbage. We are still a country that is mostly made up of Christians and God fearing people. I once had a friend who said he was an atheist and said he didn't believe in God and I told him it was ok because God doesn't believe in atheists. I am definately offended and upset that our countries leader doesn't think that we are a christian nation, I will pray for him!

 

Was it a requirement to be Christian to serve this country? Were those who were atheists, agnostics, Muslim, Jews, or Buddhists not serving the same country you were?

 

In the big picture, if you and I are comfortable in our beliefs, does it really matter how one perceives our country from a religious perspective?

I am glad Bush proclaimed he is a christian and I think all presidents should be of christian faith and have a good relationship with God if they are going to lead our country. I want God at the head of this country and God alone. As soon as we push God far enough to the side that he turns from us we will wish..........no we will be on our knees praying that he comes back to us! I would be carefull of what you say, even on a public forum like BGP because God know all. I just can't help but think how many BGP'ers are Sunday christians?

I believe that Christians , Muslims and Jews worship the same God . The God of Abraham , we just worship Him in different manners .

I have zero problem with either of those comments by President Obama.

 

Aside from the factual inaccuracies involved, I don't understand why anyone would take offense to them.

 

I do have a question for those that are upset about the second comment in particular....Do you know anyone that is of the Muslim faith?

 

No!

I know a lot of huge jerks....given the prevelance of Christians in America, most of them are Christians.

 

One could look at it that way. Another way to look at it is, I know 3 Muslim people, and all three of them are jerks. I know 1,000 Christian people and 200 of them are jerks. Percentage wise, the Muslims are losing big time.

Was it a requirement to be Christian to serve this country? Were those who were atheists, agnostics, Muslim, Jews, or Buddhists not serving the same country you were?

 

In the big picture, if you and I are comfortable in our beliefs, does it really matter how one perceives our country from a religious perspective?

 

I'm going to die laughing at you when a Muslim straps an H-bomb to his chest and blows up a huge city. Where will all this talk about sensitivity be then I say?

American is NOT a Christian Nation. We are Christians living in America, Buddhaists living in America, Athiests living in America, Muslims living in America. We have no national religion.

 

If you are offended by the fact that we are not a Christian nation, you are overlooking one of the very reasons that brought many of the first of our ancestors to America...freedom from religious persecution. And that was important enough that when writing our constitution, the founding fathers ensured that Americans would have the right to freely practice the religion of their choice.

 

There is nothing at all wrong with being devoted to the religion of your choice, be it Christian, Muslim or whatever. But to insist that there is something wrong with insisting that we are a Christian nation, simply because the majority of our citizens practice a Christian religion.

 

When I say we are a christian nation I am saying this country was founded and built on the principle of in God We Trust. It was not built on in Buddha or Allah we trust. What makes are country so great is that we have freedom of simple liberties. But what has upset many is that their is so many people trying to take God out of a country that was built on a Godly foundation. Seperation of church and state was inspired to keep the church from running the state government not to run God out of our country. I trulely believe if our country is going to remain as the greatest in the world our nations leaders need to have a strong faith in God Almighty. If we turn from God we will evetually feel his wrath, there are so many examples of this through history. However, this is my opinion and my beliefs, I am not in anyway trying to force anyone to believe the same. I just think in to many cases there is no one who speaks up for christianity and since Jesus Christ paid such a heavy price for me I try to stand up for him whenever possible. Just remember Jesus will return to rule this world and who is going to tell him that there has to be a seperation of church and state? Just a thought!

American is NOT a Christian Nation. We are Christians living in America, Buddhaists living in America, Athiests living in America, Muslims living in America. We have no national religion.

 

If you are offended by the fact that we are not a Christian nation, you are overlooking one of the very reasons that brought many of the first of our ancestors to America...freedom from religious persecution. And that was important enough that when writing our constitution, the founding fathers ensured that Americans would have the right to freely practice the religion of their choice.

 

There is nothing at all wrong with being devoted to the religion of your choice, be it Christian, Muslim or whatever. But to insist that there is something wrong with insisting that we are a Christian nation, simply because the majority of our citizens practice a Christian religion.

 

If King Henry VIII was still alive you wouldn't be talking like that.

I believe that Christians , Muslims and Jews worship the same God . The God of Abraham , we just worship Him in different manners .

 

Muslims and Jews don't believe that Jesus is the son of God and died for our sins. Plus, they don't eat pork. How can you trust someone that doesn't eat bacon and pork chops.

One could look at it that way. Another way to look at it is, I know 3 Muslim people, and all three of them are jerks. I know 1,000 Christian people and 200 of them are jerks. Percentage wise, the Muslims are losing big time.

Thank you for that super duper scientific poll.

I believe that Christians , Muslims and Jews worship the same God . The God of Abraham , we just worship Him in different manners .

 

Very true, all three are branches of the same tree that have grown very far apart over the last 2000 years.

 

Although, the United States was founded by Christians, we have freedom of religion. Other nations would do well to follow the same principle and we would all be better off.