Historical Religion in a Modern Pluralistic Culture

Slowly, piece by piece, we are downplaying in history the important role that religion played in the creation and founding of our nation. Without religion the first families may not of ever stepped foot on American soil. Is it important to keep the importance of religion and the role it played in our history?
Because of religious wars and fear of persecution some of the first settlers came to this new world in search for religious freedom. Oppressed and opposed in their homelands for their practices and beliefs.
The very principles and constitutions that the United States was founded on were because of these peoples faith. Did religion have an impact? It most certainly did!
In today’s complex realm of different societies and variations of religions, we have become far to concerned with being politically correct. Fearful of insulting or angering anyone or the way they believe. It began mildly at first with small little cuts or by wording things differently. It has now increased to taking religion out of our national parks and monuments, museums and even history books themselves. We cannot keep trying to ignore the fact–religion clearly helped found our nation! From its birth, religions and religious beliefs have shaped and molded America into the great country it has become!

WWII A-Bomb Controversy

When the U.S dropped atomic bombs on Japan it became an area of some controversy that continues to this day. In my opinion as an American citizen I feel that it was not only necessary at the time, but vital in pushing the Japanese into surrendering.

In every history book I have ever read or studied about WWII points out the determination and stubbornness of the Japanese people, and how they were not planning on giving up ever. The cost if they didn’t would not only be thousands more Japanese lives, but also thousands more lives of our American men and the lives of our allies.

Was the United States justified in bombing Japan? My answer is yes. And if I was given the responsibility to make that decision again, I would gladly make the same choice. It wasn’t a pleasant thing, the deaths and causality’s, but yes I believe it was necessary and truly believe it swayed the “Japs” into surrendering that probably wouldn’t of happened so soon or perhaps anytime without the action of the bombs.

If America had not made these drastic steps, who knows how long the war may have raged on, the toll it would have on many countries, or how history would have played out since then. Who knows how the outcome would have been, or if our two countries would even still be countries today?

I for one am proud we did what we had too, and stand behind the decision to bomb Japan those days in August, and I know I am not alone in this opinion.

At What Point Should American Liberty Be Defended By War?

Is the declaration of war ever justified? When American citizens are being harmed and killed, or their rights and property taken from them, do we idly sit by and watch our brothers and sisters freedom diminish, or do we fight for the liberty and freedom of our great nation and its people?
At what point is it justified to defend ourselves by declaring war? This is a very good question. When the rights and lives of American citizens and the future of our nation is threatened—-it is most certainly time to defend and protect ourselves from the enemies.
Our great nation of America, had had many wars in the history of her existence. From the very early Indian wars and the 7 years war, to our most recent war against terrorists and Iraq. Were these and the others including: the War of 1812, World War I & II, Vietnam and Korea, were they also justifiable? My answer would have to be yes! The United States or our allies were invaded and threatened and action was in order to restore protection and freedom for the good people all over the world, and help keep them from harm or destruction.
As Patrick Henry once said “Give me liberty, or give me death!” Americans should never let our rights and freedoms be taken from us. And fighting for them is most certainly justifiable! If war is the in order to protect our rights and lives, let us take action immediately!