Comments on: We were NOT founded on Christian values

By: machiavelli

machiavelli — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 01:28:00 +0000

The United States of America was founded by Christians, presumably possessing "Christian values". Those Christian Founders included John Adams.

“The general principles upon which the Fathers achieved independence were the general principals 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 attributes of God.” –John Adams in a letter written to Abigail on the day the Declaration was approved by Congress

They were, however, wise enough to recognize the dangers of a government which recognizes one religion above all others.

But what does this have to do with Ruby programming?

By: Derek

Derek — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 01:28:00 +0000

The United States of America was founded by Deists, atheists, and a mix of various Christian denominations.

So America was founded on the _general principles_ of Christianity (goodness to others and such), but not on the primary identifying principal: belief in Jesus Christ as the messiah.

By: Hank

Hank — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 01:28:00 +0000

@machiavelli: It has nothing to do with Ruby, this is a personal blog too. :)
Anyway, that’s interesting thanks for the quotes. It seems he has a bit of a conflict in writing between the quote I found and the quote you found. I just get tired of hearing that "Christian values" stuff – the Christians didn’t invent morals, but they love to take credit for it.

@Darek: Yep – my point exactly – belief that Jesus was the Christ is not necessary for good morals.