| − | The '''Judeo-Christian''' tradition consists of those beliefs and mores which [[Christianity]] derives from [[Judaism]]. The belief in [[God]] as a benevolent, omnipotent creator; the [[Ten Commandments]]. The [[United States]] has a Judeo-Christian heritage.<ref>"The United States of America is the only country in history to have defined itself as Judeo-Christian." [http://www.jewishworldreview.com/0304/prager_2004_03_30_04.php3 What does 'Judeo-Christian' mean?], ''Jewish World Review'' </ref> | + | The '''Judeo-Christian''' tradition consists of those beliefs and mores which [[Christianity]] derives from [[Judaism]], e.g. the belief in [[God]] as a benevolent, omnipotent creator and the [[Ten Commandments]]. |
| − | Some opponents of the tradition have tried to wish it away by claiming that it doesn't exist at all, or that it is merely a political construct.{{fact}}
| + | While many people believe that the [[United States]] has a Judeo-Christian heritage, the reality is that America's founding principles [http://www.ebonmusings.org/atheism/10c.html are not based on the Bible]. |