09-03-2015, 12:36 AM
Some of the Founding Fathers were Deists, more were Christians.
Regardless of what the individual Founding Fathers wrote in regards to their personal beliefs about religion and how it should or shouldn't apply to the nation, it's what's in the Constitution that reflects their intentions for how the nation should be governed and establishes the foundation for our laws. They intentionally established a secular nation, thank God (whichever God or gods you please, if you so please).
The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment is clear: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...
So, individuals are free to worship and practice any religion they like in this country. The government can't legally force a religion upon individuals, nor can it legally prohibit individuals from practicing/exercising their chosen religion.
In turn, individuals are bound by the laws of our secular land, regardless of their personal religious/non-secular beliefs.
Regardless of what the individual Founding Fathers wrote in regards to their personal beliefs about religion and how it should or shouldn't apply to the nation, it's what's in the Constitution that reflects their intentions for how the nation should be governed and establishes the foundation for our laws. They intentionally established a secular nation, thank God (whichever God or gods you please, if you so please).
The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment is clear: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...
So, individuals are free to worship and practice any religion they like in this country. The government can't legally force a religion upon individuals, nor can it legally prohibit individuals from practicing/exercising their chosen religion.
In turn, individuals are bound by the laws of our secular land, regardless of their personal religious/non-secular beliefs.