In a recent conversation I had with a "Young Democrat" I was informed that the Treaty of Tripoli proves that America was never in any way shaped by Christianity.  And because America is not in any way a Christian nation, therefore I have no basis to tell American politicians to obey the Law of God.   First of all, the evidence that America was founded on Biblical principles of government is overwhelming.  And second, the Treaty of Tripoli does not prove America was not built on Christianity. 

"The 1797 Treaty of Tripoli, specifically article XI, is commonly misused in editorial columns, articles, as well as in other areas of the media, both Christian and secular. We have received numerous questions from people who have been misled by the claims that are being made, namely, that America was not founded as a Christian nation. Advocates of this idea use the Treaty of Tripoli as the foundation of their entire argument, and we believe you deserve to know the truth regarding this often misused document. The following is an excerpt from David Barton's book Original Intent:"

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It is important to have a Christian calendar where we can make a point to remember certain things.  In the Bible God told his people to build memorials so as time went on they would look at these and remember what God had done.  If we remember the providences of God in the past we can be confident he will be there in the future.  We as Christians are commanded to take every thought captive (2 Cor. 10:4,5).  And if we take thoughts captive to the obedience of Christ then the behavior will follow.  We should defend the crown rights of King Jesus even in the area of our holidays (holy-days).  Why should we let the pagans celebrate things for evil.  Yeah, sure, some only talk about Santa Claus around Christmas but we will celebrate God becoming man to save his people from their sins.  Yeah, sure, some celebrate eggs and bunnies on Easter.  But we will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.  Whether we eat, drink, or celebrate birthdays, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Independence Day, etc. or whatever, do it all to glory of God.  Since King Jesus has ALL authority and ALL power in EVERY area of life (Matthew 28:18-20) we as Christians must declare that, even when the world perverts what God calls good.  We are here on this earth to take dominion (Genesis 1:28) and occupy until Jesus returns (Luke 19:13) not surrender everything to Satan.  Remember the earth is the LORD's (Psalm 24:1).  So next time you are afraid to go near something that pagans have perverted take the advice of that great missionary in the 800's, Boniface, "Run toward the roar, for that is where Christ shall obtain his victory!"

There are nearly 100 volumes of his writings.  The Book “The Maxims of George Washington,” written in 1855, has many friends declaring he was a Christian.  His adopted daughter, Nelly, said that you should question his patriotism before you question his Christianity.  In 1926 a book came out about how Washington was godless and immoral.  That book has no footnotes.  Up until 1926 nothing was written bad about Washington.  George Washington uses 54 different names, out of the Bible, he uses for God in his writings.  He fought to end slavery.  He lived in a state that did not allow him to set them free.  He signed the first federal anti-slavery law.  He treated his servants as if they were family.  We came within one vote for Congress to abolish slavery.  He recruited blacks to fight.  Lemuel Haynes was a black pastor that took up arms against the British.  He even preached a special sermon about Washington after the war.  Washington was not a Unitarian.  He was an Episcopal.  The Unitarian church was not founded in America until 1818, nineteen years after his death.