We are a christian nation, founded by christians...
Treaty of Tripoli.
...most of our laws are based on laws from the bible and the ten commandments.
"No graven images" is contrary to the freedom of the press.
"No gods before me" and “Keep the Sabbath holy” are both contrary to the freedom of religion.
"No taking the Lord's name in vain" is contrary to the freedom of speech.
“Thou shalt not commit adultery”individual states may or may not have laws against adultery. When was the last time that somebody was arrested and/or jailed for adultery?
“Thou shalt not bear false witness”Lying is not illegal (except in certain specific instances, e.g. perjury) In fact, about 10 years ago, Fox news affiliate WTVT won a case on appeal based on the argument that they have the *right* to lie, since there was no "law, rule, or regulation" that said they couldn't.
“Thou shalt not covet
”coveting is not only legal, it’s pretty much become the basis of our economy.
"Honor thy father and thy mother"--do I even need to explain this one at all?
There's nothing in Christianity about separation of powers, bicameral legislature, free enterprise economy, democracy, trial by jury, equality under the law, the right to petition the government for redress of grievances, or any of the other important principles on which US law, economy and society are based.
There is, however, mention of slavery and cruel and unusual punishments...
