ROLE OF RELIGION
The "Religion of America" that was to be taught in all schools included five Fundamental Points:1. There is a God to be worshiped.
2. Through reason we are able to understand God's will.
3. We are to live by the Golden Rule.
4. The soul of man is also immortal.
5. We are held accountable for our actions.
Jefferson: These are the basic beliefs "in which God has united us all."
Religions, both Christian and non-Christian were legally equal; the U.S "should not prefer one religion over another." But never is it cited that non-religion was supported.
My interpretion of the first amendment is that one religion shall not be established over another. That doesn't mean abolishment of all religion from public places. And it doesn't mean atheism gets to be the state religion.
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