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| − | The '''Judeo-Christian''' tradition consists of those beliefs and mores which [[Christianity]] derives from [[Judaism]] | + | 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> |
| − | + | 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}} | |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Revision as of 01:02, August 13, 2008
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.[1]
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.[Citation Needed]
Notes
- ↑ "The United States of America is the only country in history to have defined itself as Judeo-Christian." What does 'Judeo-Christian' mean?, Jewish World Review