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Line 1: − + − − The USA is rightly considered by its [[Patriotism|patriotic]] citizens to be the − best country in the world. Previously such beliefs (also known as [[Manifest destiny]]) − were held by citizens of former superpowers, such as the [[Roman Empire]], the − [[Soviet Union]] and the [[Third Reich]]).
Declaration of Independence clearly acknowledges God, just as clearly _fails_ to say anything about "Christianity." Question sincerity of "best country/manifest destiny" paragraph, removing same.
The United States of America (commonly referred to as America) was founded in 1776 by [[George Washington]], [[Thomas Jefferson]], and the other [[Founding Fathers]] and formally established as the United States by the ratification of the [[U.S. Constitution]] in 1788.
The United States of America (commonly referred to as America) was founded in 1776 by [[George Washington]], [[Thomas Jefferson]], and the other [[Founding Fathers]] and formally established as the United States by the ratification of the [[U.S. Constitution]] in 1788.
The United States was founded upon the principles and ideals of [[Christianity]], as demonstrated in the [[Declaration of Independence]], which states that we were created by a higher power which gives us rights. However, the freedom of religion (which means the government cannot interfere in the conduct of churches) is a fundamental aspect of the First Amendment to the [[Constitution]].
The [[Declaration of Independence]] acknowledges the existence of God when it refers to "the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God" and says all men "are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights."