Friday, July 16, 2004

Christian Country

Interesting...USA Today's online edition doesn't include Letters to the Editor. So, since I couldn't find a link to the letter I was responding to, here's the whole thing:

USA TODAY
FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2004
Topic: Sanctity of marriage is under assault--but not from gays
Subject: Promote civil unions

No matter how ambiguous our feelings about the institution of marriage, one thing is clear: As a Christian country, we have a responsibility to preserve and protect traditional marriages that have, for more than 2000 years, served mankind well.

John J Strong
Newton Square, Pennsylvania


To: 'editor@usatoday.com'
Subject: Promote Civil Unions

I'm so tired of hearing the U.S. described as a "Christian country." Not only does our Constitution enshrine freedom of religion, but many of the founding fathers, including Thomas Jefferson, were Unitarians, not Christians.