As an atheist, the persecution against Christians, the refusal to even recognize its historical significance in general and for America is worrisome. I definitely do not want any government support of any religion nor for religion to be the official basis for any law (the shared values and morals stand independent of faith). But Christians are increasingly marginalized despite being a national and historic majority. You can, even must acknowledge all that Christian values have done for civilization, even if you say those morals are not unique to Christianity.
There are more solid reasons for following many of the best moral tenants of the bible than "God says," but "God says" has done very good at spreading one of if not the best culture in the world.
Japan, which is an odd mix of secular and Shinto-Buddhist is about the only non-Christian-dominant country that'd be in my top 5 cultures in which I'd want to live or raise a family.
As an atheist, the persecution against Christians, the refusal to even recognize its historical significance in general and for America is worrisome. I definitely do not want any government support of any religion nor for religion to be the official basis for any law (the shared values and morals stand independent of faith). But Christians are increasingly marginalized despite being a national and historic majority. You can, even must acknowledge all that Christian values have done for civilization, even if you say those morals are not unique to Christianity.
There are more solid reasons for following many of the best moral tenants of the bible than "God says," but "God says" has done very good at spreading one of if not the best culture in the world.
Japan, which is an odd mix of secular and Shinto-Buddhist is about the only non-Christian-dominant country that'd be in my top 5 cultures in which I'd want to live or raise a family.