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So countries with Christian state religion like Costa Rica, Italy, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Greece, etc. look like Iran?!
No.
Christians don't have dietary law, Sabbath law, clothing law, etc.
Norway abolished their State religion this year.
Have you read the bible lately? They sure do.
It dictates clean vs. unclean animals (better not be eating shellfish!)
But all creatures in the seas or streams that do not have fins and scales--whether among all the swarming things or among all the other living creatures in the water--you are to detest.
You're not allowed to work on the sabbath (God totally destroyed Jerusalem for this)
But if you do not obey me to keep the Sabbath day holy by not carrying any load as you come through the gates of Jerusalem on the Sabbath day, then I will kindle an unquenchable fire in the gates of Jerusalem that will consume her fortresses.'"
Don't be mixing two different types of fabric either, because that's a no no as well
"You must obey all my decrees. "Do not mate two different kinds of animals. Do not plant your field with two different kinds of seed. Do not wear clothing woven from two different kinds of thread.
It dictates clean vs. unclean animals (better not be eating shellfish!)
But all creatures in the seas or streams that do not have fins and scales--whether among all the swarming things or among all the other living creatures in the water--you are to detest.
You're not allowed to work on the sabbath (God totally destroyed Jerusalem for this)
But if you do not obey me to keep the Sabbath day holy by not carrying any load as you come through the gates of Jerusalem on the Sabbath day, then I will kindle an unquenchable fire in the gates of Jerusalem that will consume her fortresses.'"
Don't be mixing two different types of fabric either, because that's a no no as well
"You must obey all my decrees. "Do not mate two different kinds of animals. Do not plant your field with two different kinds of seed. Do not wear clothing woven from two different kinds of thread.
Haven't you heard, Christians are not bound by the Torah. Unless of course you're gay, and then the Torah still applies.
In God We Trust is our official motto, Christmas Day is a Federal/State holiday, Good Friday is observed by several states, God and the 10 commandment is placed in many federal buildings, 98% of the presidents have been Christians, some founding fathers were Christians, we rest on Sundays, we follow the Gregorian/Christian calendar, blue laws in some parts of the nation, etc.
Keep in mind that Christmas was not really celebrated as a holiday at all when the country was founded. That was added later as it became more popular. In fact, the Puritans actually outlawed the holiday due to it's Pagan based origin!
Most likely not much different than it is today. A bit more conservative, which in my opinion would be a positive thing, but comparisons to Islam or the Dark Ages are absurd. A return to Judeo-Christian principles, ethics, and morality is actually what America needs, since the departures from such ideals is at the root of many of the nation's woes and problems.
Have you even met a Christian? It so interesting to me for someone to lie and say such ignorant beliefs about a group of people and then call THEM bigots. Hillarious.
I have met many Christians. Many on this forum are against government entitlement programs because, "Jesus never said to help the poor with taxes."
I was at a church years ago where the Sunday sermon topic was that god's design is for women to submit to their husbands in all areas of marriage.
The United States of America is culturally and historically a Christian nation with no official state religion and Seperation of Church and State. However, we are not 100% secular or completely seperated from the church.
In God We Trust is our official motto, Christmas Day is a Federal/State holiday, Good Friday is observed by several states, God and the 10 commandment is placed in many federal buildings, 98% of the presidents have been Christians, some founding fathers were Christians, we rest on Sundays, we follow the Gregorian/Christian calendar, blue laws in some parts of the nation, etc.
But, if the U.S. actually had Christianity as an official state religion (With no specific denomination) just like many countries across the World - What would the U.S. have been looked like?
* Cross/Jesus images or statues would have been placed in all Federal/State buildings.
* Nativity scenes & Christmas Decorations all over (Although you may still see them in some buildings)
* Probably more Christian holidays would have been observed by the Federal and State (instead or on top of many secular, such as All Saint's Day, Ephiphany, etc.)
* Maybe only Churches would have been tax exempt (Synagogues, Mosques, Hindu/Buddhist/Sikh temples would have most likely paid tax)
* Freedom of Religion still
* Maybe hate speech crime if you attack the Christian faith
* No same-sex marriage
* Maybe everything would be closed on Sundays by law everywhere.
^^ Big Deal. Why are many nonbelievers so scared or worried about Christianity?
People in England, Costa Rica, Norway and other countries seems to be fine!
It's not like Christianity has many rules of how to live life, etc. like Judaism and Islam where they have dietary law, clothing law, Sabbath, etc. restricting their lifestyle.
I honestly don't think life in the US would be any different than it is now.
England, where the official religion is Anglicanism and the Queens is bot the head of the state and the church, has some of the most impressive democratic traditions and is liberal enough to allow civil unions.
I don't think the US would be much different. The proble however is that in the US it would be much harder to find the specific Christian denomination to become a state religion. Christianity in the US is extremely fragmented.
I honestly don't think life in the US would be any different than it is now.
England, where the official religion is Anglicanism and the Queens is bot the head of the state and the church, has some of the most impressive democratic traditions and is liberal enough to allow civil unions.
I don't think the US would be much different. The proble however is that in the US it would be much harder to find the specific Christian denomination to become a state religion. Christianity in the US is extremely fragmented.
England does not have an official religion, per se. They have a State Church, which is different.
Looking for common ground, Islam respects and reveres Jesus.
So countries with Christian state religion like Costa Rica, Italy, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Greece, etc. look like Iran?!
No.
Christians don't have dietary law, Sabbath law, clothing law, etc.
Compare and contrast Judaism and Mormonism and you will find both have dietary laws, Sabbath law and clothing law.
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Hillarious.