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How Christian Values Sowed Religious Freedom

By Rod Anderson, CP Cartoonist
How Christian Values Sowed Religious Freedom
How Christian Values Sowed Religious Freedom

The beginning of American law, the concepts of independence and freedom, is rooted in the belief that moral absolutes exist within a universal standard of justice independent from political rulers. The Judeo-Christian faith is not separate from but foundational to just and fair public policies that encourage human flourishing.

More than 2,000 Bible verses teach civics, providing examples of good and evil rulers, judges, and political authorities. These instructions on civics are informed by approximately 500 verses on salvation, 400 on hell, and 250 on Heaven — with the overall foundation that right living best leads to a peaceful, thriving society.

Read more at http://www.christianpost.com/news/america-isnt-a-theocracy-because-of-the-work-of-christians-146465/

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