♪ D’Souza: What does it mean to say
that we live in a Christian nation? What this really means is that our
core principles, in fact, we share even across the political spectrum.
The idea of the preciousness of human life, the dignity of human beings, equality,
the idea of compassion, these are all the legacy of Christianity.
The proof, by the way, is to look at the world before Christianity in
pre-Christian Greece and Rome. These values really did not exist,
at least not in their current form. When Jefferson sat down to write
where our rights come from, he could think of only one source:
the Creator. It is the theological principle that we are created equal in the eyes of
God. This notion of moral equality translates into a political corollary, which is
that no man has the right to rule another without consent. That becomes, not only
the core principle of anti-slavery, but, very interestinly, the core principle of
democracy. Because what’s democracy based on? No man has the right to
rule another without consent. ♪
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Jefferson was a deist,not a Christian though
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I have lots of respect for DD. Which version of christianity are you talking about? Example: Abortion? 60% of churches in US support abortion!
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I don't understand Muslims, their prophet muhammed was a pedo rapist murderer. If Jesus was a pedo rapist murderer I would convert my Christian faith to Buddhism or become an atheist but Jesus is the truth and the light so I will remain a Christian forever. Muslims are sick in the head. Reminder to radical Left, Muslim is not a race, there are black, brown, and while Muslims.
The general principles on which the fathers achieved independence were. . . . the general principles of Christianity. JOHN ADAMS
Let's keep it this way.
Western Civilisation isn't Christian anymore, that's why it is dying off. Death of Christianity is real.
Democracy is mob rule, where 51% get to force their will on the other 49%. The only thing consensual about Democracy is what the majority agree upon.
America "may have" been founded on the morals of Christianity, as we stand today, that couldn't be farther from the truth.
What is a Christian nation? Which Secular? Which Denomination? It's clear the founding fathers wanted no part of a nation ruled by religion, but by moral values of the time.
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: We are Christians, not because the law demands it, not to gain exclusive benefits or to avoid legal disabilities, but from choice and education; and in a land thus universally Christian, what is to be expected, what desired, but that we shall pay a due regard to Christianity?
In 1856, the House of Representatives also declared:
[T]he great vital and conservative element in our system is the belief of our people in the pure doctrines and divine truths of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Truth is, Today most of the world lives a life invented by Western Civilization who’s basis is Christianity. Average Buddhist or Hindu leads a western life in China & India with almost 3 billion people. Add to that Europe, Americas & Africa. The only true challenge to western civilization are western seculars who’s approach is largely to deny where freedoms came from. Abolition of slavery, suffrage & homosexual rights are largely an invention of western civilization. Ironic some in these groups are hostile to Christianity because of political & historical illiteracy. Without western civilization we will go back dark ages very quickly who’s first victims will be same groups. That’s why Gandhi, MLK, Mandela etc have used Christian principles so effectively to achieve human freedoms. Let that sink in
Negatory. America is a free nation based on Judeo-Christian ethics. Saying America is a Christian nation, is basically comparing it to an “Islamic Nation”. Religion has no place in the public political sphere. Religion is a personal aspect of your life and you should keep it to yourself.
Exodus 21 disagrees with you Dinesh.
Great, and lsIam is the religion of peace, and Muhammad is a champion of women's rights.
Dinesh is a liar.
God wills it ,
Christianity is under attack in this country in the Communistic form of LGBT agenda, and atheism, either by removing crosses, ten commandments from court yards and pervertedly Redefining scripture of the Gospel to promote perversion,
Amen! Especially the part regarding no man having a right to another without consent. Take that human/sex traffickers! #EndIt
Well that is being shattered. Christians are going to have to get together and fix it or we will all be back to the stone age with ankle chains on
Still considered Christian compared to other nations, but not for much longer, as we see the corruption increase before our very eyes! This once great nation will become the late, great U.S., (mark my words)!!
I'm an American, but I'm pagan. My god is nature and those Christian fundamentals and morals aren't present in nature.
Luckily for Christian's in this country, most animals leave each other alone unless provoked, which coincides nicely with the 1st and 2nd amendment, an animal sensing it's in danger, will typically give a warning, before attacking, as medical care doesn't exist in nature either and animals can't afford to be seriously injured. In regards to the first 2 amendments, we're supposed to hash out our disagreements through verbal means, before resorting to violence.
Even Jesus said that a man should carry a sword, not to be violent, but to protect themselves from those that would use violence against them.
All that being said, I wouldn't go so far as to say that this is a Christian nation, but I would say that their are many Christian motifs, but also pagan and natural ones as well.
Just food for thought.
This is not a Christian nation. It is a Godly nation. Christ is not required for someone to believe in God. God is mentioned 5 times in the Declaration of Independence. Christ is not.
The core belief of Christianity isn't the Non-Aggression Principle(NAP), That's the core belief of libertarianism. Core belief of Christianity is the divinity of Jesus Christ (Jesus being the son of God) and his resurrection and rapture. Where does the constitution of the United States upholds these beliefs? Infact, it categorically prohibits the government from both promulgating and encroaching upon these beliefs.
8 Democrats wish they could still own slaves.
no its not
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Spot On, as usual!!!
Sorry but hes got it backwards. It's a nation of Christian's not a Christian nation. The latter is strictly prohibited by the constitution.
We are only ONE vote away from loosing our country as it was established. Look at what the Dems want to do to this country and look at how we are killing our young! God Save Us!
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The idea of separation of church and state does not exist. What is a law? A law is morality with force behind it. All laws are the government’s imposition of morality onto its citizens. The question then becomes: where does that morality come from? Why does the government believe that rape is inherently wrong and thus must be punished with judicial force? All morality comes from Judeo-Christianity, which is why rape and murder are illegal.
Ultimately, it is impossible for an atheist to have an objective source of morality. An atheist can have an OPINION on morality, but it wouldn’t be objective/universal and therefore could not be imposed onto other people. Only Christianity has an objective/universal standard of morality that applies to all human beings, regardless of culture or circumstance. Hence why the founders wrote that rights come from God and not the government. If rights came from gov’t, they would not be rights but they would be a license (which the gov’t could take away). Ultimately, without Christianity there could not be any objective morals/rights and therefore no America to begin with.
So good a point, hit the nail on the head! Praise the Lord!
The Bible condones slavery. And the only way Israel comes into existence is the British ruling Palestine without the consent of the people living there.
It breaks my heart to see an otherwise smart guy cling to a bronze age fairytale.
Our Constitution comes from Common Law from Great Britain which is from the KING James Version of the Bible. We are the house of Israel. We follow the Word of the very Living GOD. We are a Free Born People. We Witness for our Mighty LORD-SAVIOR-KING JESUS CHRIST. Don't ever give up Mighty Ones. All Glory to Father GOD in heaven. Thy Kingdom come LORD, Thy Kingdom come
Eh…. no. The US is a Christian Based Nation, but not an actual Christian Nation.
Where our rights come from, how and what things were based on. But not everything. And Did we forget the separation of Church and state? did we also forget the freedom to practice and any or no religion?
So its not a Christian Nation, its a Christian based nation where Christianity is the most practice religion.
Which is great and I wouldnt want to change it.
Over 55 million abortions. God no longer in public schools. Legalize gay marriage. Dinesh if you think this is a Christian Nation I don't know what the hell you're talking about.
Daily reminder to anybody who sees someone spreading the lie of "pedophile priests", the only empirical data available suggests that the rates of accusations of abuse are no higher than any other job with a similar proximity to children. I don't know whether this is being intentionally pushed or if it comes from the phenomena of believing something you see in media once a week as being the norm/common behaviour
That’s basically saying all of the developed world is Christian.
Amen!
If only Christopher Hitchens was still around to put Dinesh back in his place like he did in the old days!
It always has been, making us a Free Republic where ALL are Welcomed if they obey our laws.
Go read your bible. America has never been a Christian nation. They look nothing like the govt the creator set us.
USA Founders recognized our rights come from GOD….but so many Americans are totally unaware (1.) GOD bases EVERYTHING on His standards of righteousness/commands/instructions/laws and (2.) SELF GOVERNING according to GOD’s laws/commands is what the Founders said guarantees the success of the Nation.
Today, the expert is more equal than the average citizen…at least that’s what the Communists who have infiltrated many arenas of this Nation wants us to believe and to force us to follow.
If anyone is ignorant of the affects of Christianity on the world, and Western Civilization specifically, I encourage you to read the books by sociologist Rodney Stark PhD …
WE ARE IN THE "END TIMES" OF BIBLICAL PROPHECY: "DEEP STATE" CRIMINALS HEADED TO PRISON > HAVE BEEN 'PROTECTING' & ADVANCING THE WAR OF THE (OBAMA / CLINTON ISLAMIC CALIPHATE) DEDICATED TO > THE DEMONIC ISLAMIC (NWO)! NOW OPERATING IN PANIC PLAN-B AKA: SUBVERSIVE ANARCHIST (CONGRESSIONAL DEEP STATE) TO OVERTHROW USA!
LOL, "Christian Nation" with all it's ANTI biblical aka ANTI Christ laws, the slaughter of the unborn, legalization of homosexuality & their "marriage", euthanasia in MANY states LOL, you must be in denial !
I am not a Christian but I agree fully with this and I am happy to live in this great Christian country.
These are tenets of almost all of the religions of the world; Christianity does not own these exclusively – we have freedom of religion in this country, and that doesn't mean you have a right to force everyone into your religion's "rules". Also, it seems that corporations have no problem ruling over their employees and controlling their lives – and if you don't live your life the way they want you to, they fire you. That, in my book, is ruling over another without permission.
Excellent.
Brilliant man! A real patriot with a great love for America. God Bless him.
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This is false–the United States of America is a secular nation. It was not founded on ANY religion!
i WANT TO WATCH/HEAR THE WHOLE TALK, NOT JUST 2 MINUTES. HOW DO I DO THAT?
There is no group more full of shit than Christian America. Also America is not a Christian nation, it is being held hostage by Christian nutjobs.
You’re an idiot and your movie is legit bs.
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No it's not. That is just what Christians tell themselves so they can feel good about themselves. You could make an argument that it was founded on secularized principles of Christianity, but to say we are a Christian nation is to suggest that we are theocracy, which we are not and if we ever end up there, I will personally lead the revolution to tear it all down.
Money is America's god. When money is involved, American Christians go to other Christians and non Christians alike and conspire evil deeds. Money rules this entire world. When has Christian values ever stopped America from working with Saudi dictators?
Muslim invaders want to destroy democracy
Jesus is Lord.
Didn't the constitution stated that the government and church had to stay separated?
This only confirms that anything with #truth will never actually contain any truth.
Respect that man. Immigrant Indian-American and patriot like many legal immigrants. America: Imagine the World without Her is a great movie by him!
I was the 999th like
One nation under god!
Praise the Flying Spaghetti Monster! 🍝👾
I am a Christian conservative but this guy is a liar, cheater, and a wife beater. Not judging just stating the truth. There are much better conservatives to listen to.
In other words, in America, act as if God exists even though anyone with a working brain cell can see that he doesn’t and there if no afterlife because American was founded on these values and you must always respect them.
Really? A Christian nation would support slavery as the bible does…..Always christians cherry picking.
Meanwhile YouTube bans "Christian" from advertising tags. But allows other religions. Why? Think outside of the box. Christians are a majority in the western world. Silicon Valley technocrats have the power to change that.