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[–] 19 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Not too long ago you couldn't have a Catholic president saying this isn't a Christian nation. It's smaller progress than could be hoped, but at least it's a step in the right direction.

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  • [–] 25 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

    "the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion.". Treaty of Tripoli, ratified by the United States Senate unanimously without debate on June 7, 1797, taking effect June 10, 1797

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Tripoli

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  • [–] 15 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Ah but it's not in the Constitution so it's not legit. /s

    Not that the Constitution even matters to them when it is inconvenient.

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