What is the official religion of the United States?

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Even if they think there should be one, they'd just lie about it like they lied about Roe being settled law.

Amendment.

There can be no "established" religion for the country. Not Catholic, not Episcopalian, not fundamentalist/evangelical Christian.

But that said, there can be overtones of religion built into a law. And it's constitutional until the USSC says it isn't. And with this group, who knows? They may overrule Lemon, and poof! we're the American Taliban.

but I heard last night that they do not believe that life begins at conception. I will have to check it out. Did the court make a ruling that violates Jewish religious beliefs?

On just this issue. Yesterday’s SC ruling stomps on their beliefs and religious freedom.

I’m sure someone knows more about this than I do.

Why are there so many religions but only one God?

The answers moved me to lifelong atheism.

that claims the Jewish religion, or a part of it, believes that after 40 days a fetus becomes a person, but that the mother takes precedence over the fetus. In other words the life of the mother takes precedence.

Resource originally created by National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis, adapted with permission. www.ncjw.org

Advocacy Resource
Judaism and Abortion

NCJW works to ensure that every single person can make their own moral
and faith-informed decisions about their body, health, and future. Our
Jewish values compel us to support full access to safe and legal abortion
care as basic health care. Below is a Q&A regarding some common
misconceptions about Judaism and abortion.

 Does Jewish law state that life begins at conception?

No, life does not begin at
conception under Jewish law. Sources in the Talmud note that the fetus is “mere water”
before 40 days of gestation. Following this period, the fetus is considered a physical part of
the pregnant individual’s body, not yet having life of its own or independent rights. The fetus
is not viewed as separate from the parent’s body until birth begins and the first breath of
oxygen into the lungs allows the soul to enter the body.

 Does Jewish law assert that it is possible to murder a fetus?
No, Jewish law does not
consider a fetus to be alive. The Torah, Exodus 21:22-23, recounts a story of two men who
are fighting and injure a pregnant woman, resulting in her subsequent miscarriage. The verse
explains that if the only harm done is the miscarriage, then the perpetrator must pay a fine.
However, if the pregnant person is gravely injured, the penalty shall be a life for a life as in
other homicides. The common rabbinical interpretation of this verse is that the men did not
commit murder and that the fetus is not a person. The primary concern is the well-being of
the person who was injured.

 According to Jewish law, is abortion health care?
Yes, Jewish sources explicitly state that
abortion is not only permitted but is required should the pregnancy endanger the life or health
of the pregnant individual. Furthermore, “health” is commonly interpreted to encompass
psychological health as well as physical health. NCJW advocates for abortion access as an
essential component of comprehensive, affordable, confidential, and equitable family
planning, reproductive, sexual health, and maternal health services
.
 What does Jewish law say about the rights of the person who is pregnant and the
rights of the fetus?
Judaism values life and affirms that protecting existing life is paramount
at all stages of pregnancy. A fetus is not considered a person under Jewish law and therefore
does not have the same rights as one who is already alive. As such, the interests of the
pregnant individual always come before that of the fetus.

 Do abortion bans unduly favor one religious viewpoint over another?
Yes, different
religions believe that human life begins at different stages of development. Science can
explain developmental timelines, but philosophic and religious viewpoints largely determine
what exactly defines “life” or “personhood” for each individual. NCJW believes, as the First
Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees, that no one religion should be enshrined in
law or dictate public policy on any issue — including abortion.

https://www.ncjw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Judaism-and-Abortion-FINAL.pdf

And there’s a bingo.

with a strong tendency toward white supremacy

..should that matter in a country where there is a separation of church and state? [Would have been my response to Graham..probably adding an expletive ] Yet, with SC ruling it all comes down to the majority on the court whom happen to be Christian. Alito having to reach back to 17century English law is ludicrous--that cannot stand! For 50 yrs Republiklans have been actively changing the dynamic of the SC to overturn Roe v Wade-- they've succeeded! Btw and IMHO their "Christianity" is the antithesis of a man named Jesus.



Religion of Supreme Court Justices [Gallup news]
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://news.gallup.com/opinion/polling-matters/391649/religion-supreme-court-justices.aspx&ved=2ahUKEwii59bD1cj4AhV_KkQIHV2OCUkQFnoECBkQAQ&usg=AOvVaw04oCWGWG9d9pDM_F6xcFXt

Everybody knows God is white. That's why they insist that you be religious.

Vonnegut nailed it. God is out there, but s/he doesn't really give a fuck.

Cruelty

And this is my opinion. Watching and listening to those in high places has made me realize they are not representing the Christ in the New Testament. They are doing things that are not in line with the teachings of Christ. In other words they are misrepresenting in his name. If Christ walked the earth right now they would be the ones to crucify him. I know that sounds harsh but that’s the way I see it. And I don’t like the word religion. I’m venting….sorry!