I just read Thomas Paine's The Age of Reason a few days ago, and it is fire! “Of all the systems of religion that ever were invented, there is no more derogatory to the Almighty, more unedifying to man, more repugnant to reason, and more contradictory to itself than this thing called Christianity. ”
Thank you ffrf for being kind to people, and helping them instead of being a Christian with us!!! Of course I would mention other religions but they're not the ones here who don't know how to be kind to others.
I have been a metaphysical Christian for over 30 years. We are a small denomination and aways hope that you will come through for all the New Thought as well as atheists!
18:02 "Don't be a Duche" needs to be part of a billboard. Maybe just that, and a nondescript link to the backstory and how to buy Andrew's book. Pop them up in the South, or where ever Christian Nationalism is the strongest -- they'll love it.
On a Christian site I heard a graduate student who did her Masters degree on the Constitution and the 10 Commandments. To her surprise she found at least 7 are unconstitutional.
I have my book. Thank you for all the information and the inspiration to counter the chorus of misinformation my Christian friends have. I was also unknowingly a Christian nationalist myself. No more.
America was founded as a secular nation governed by human beings - not by a man in the sky. The First Amendment text reads: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." It does not say America is established as a Christian Nation. The word "Christian" does not appear anywhere in the Constitution.
After the colonies claimed Independence, not a single Christian nation would acknowledge our nation officially. The colonies turned to Morocco to be its first ally. Morocco was the only nation to recognize the US as a free sovereign nation on the condition we do not become a Christian state. And that's why our first foreign embassy/public building is still in Tangiers.
Khanhminh Nguyen You may enjoy reading "Freethinkers, A History of American Secularism" by well known historian Susan Jacoby. I very much recommend it. One of the reviews of the book by Professor Peter Gay of Yale University says "Freethinkers is not only a good book, it is a necessary one. This dramatic study offers a welcome reminder that the Founding Fathers were intent on keeping church and state firmly separated. Lively, impassioned, and impartial, Susan Jacoby's argument deserve more than respect; it deserves support." If you wish to read the U.S. Constitution, you can Google it and find it online.
Pre-ordered this book and looking forward to reading it and passing it along to others. I cannot say how many times I've heard the myth told to me and had to correct them. The argument that our First Amendment is in direct opposition to the First Commandment has always been effective.
I just read Thomas Paine's The Age of Reason a few days ago, and it is fire! “Of all the systems of religion that ever were invented, there is no more derogatory to the Almighty, more unedifying to man, more repugnant to reason, and more contradictory to itself than this thing called Christianity. ”
If I ever win the lotto you guys are getting a huge donation! Great work and thank you!
It is not. It never was. It never should be. No nation should ever follow this path of religion so closely attached to its politics.
Thank you ffrf for being kind to people, and helping them instead of being a Christian with us!!! Of course I would mention other religions but they're not the ones here who don't know how to be kind to others.
There is no mention of God in the Constitution
I have been a metaphysical Christian for over 30 years. We are a small denomination and aways hope that you will come through for all the New Thought as well as atheists!
I just pre-ordered ‘The Founding Myth' on iBooks for $11.99.
Can't wait to read it. Andrew is a hero of mine.
Jacob Duche lived up to his name.
18:02 "Don't be a Duche" needs to be part of a billboard. Maybe just that, and a nondescript link to the backstory and how to buy Andrew's book. Pop them up in the South, or where ever Christian Nationalism is the strongest -- they'll love it.
Can't wait for the book's release. Thank you for all your hard work, Andrew.
On a Christian site I heard a graduate student who did her Masters degree on the Constitution and the 10 Commandments. To her surprise she found at least 7 are unconstitutional.
Dear Americans, make it acceptable for Atheists/Agnostics or Non-Believers to run for Office in the US.
My copy of the book was delivered a few days ago. This self-quarantining has gotten me back to reading and this book is great!
Nice GOT reference.
Thank you for writing this book. I'm going to try to download this right now on Kindle.
Just had a nice bowl of lentil soup. It's hard to imagine that Esau gave up his inheritance/ (half the universe) for a bowl of red lentil soup.
Oh nooooooo... it's not out yet. Well, I pre-ordered it for the May release date.
I have my book. Thank you for all the information and the inspiration to counter the chorus of misinformation my Christian friends have. I was also unknowingly a Christian nationalist myself. No more.
Imagine if everything was the same except that the founding fathers had been Buddhists. Would we be a Buddhist nation?
America was founded as a secular nation governed by human beings - not by a man in the sky.
The First Amendment text reads: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof."
It does not say America is established as a Christian Nation.
The word "Christian" does not appear anywhere in the Constitution.
After the colonies claimed Independence, not a single Christian nation would acknowledge our nation officially.
The colonies turned to Morocco to be its first ally.
Morocco was the only nation to recognize the US as a free sovereign nation on the condition we do not become a Christian state.
And that's why our first foreign embassy/public building is still in Tangiers.
Some people think so. It’s irritating.
If USA was a xtain nation, it would look like Gilead in the fictional (nearly) world of The Handmaid's Tale.
A pity that Americans don't put as much effort into supporting the First Amendment as they do in upholding the Second.
No, and anyone who says otherwise is a tool who, either out of ignorance or intentionally engages in historical revisionism.
Terrifying...
As a naturalized citizen, I always want to read the whole unaltered constitutional document.
Can you recommend me a reliable book? Thank you
Khanhminh Nguyen You may enjoy reading "Freethinkers, A History of American Secularism" by well known historian Susan Jacoby. I very much recommend it. One of the reviews of the book by Professor Peter Gay of Yale University says "Freethinkers is not only a good book, it is a necessary one. This dramatic study offers a welcome reminder that the Founding Fathers were intent on keeping church and state firmly separated. Lively, impassioned, and impartial, Susan Jacoby's argument deserve more than respect; it deserves support." If you wish to read the U.S. Constitution, you can Google it and find it online.
Proving History by Dr. Richard Carrier is great and will equip you to analyze all sorts of questions especially historical questions like this!
Pre-ordered this book and looking forward to reading it and passing it along to others. I cannot say how many times I've heard the myth told to me and had to correct them. The argument that our First Amendment is in direct opposition to the First Commandment has always been effective.
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"Ceremonial Theism"? Wha-a-a-a-a-t??? Has to be the most insanely, nonsensical concept they've offered yet.