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Does the UK Have a Constitution?

The Constitution
by wallyg

The UK is one of the few developed countries in the world without a written constitution.  Despite this, its economy is prospering as it strengthens its position as one of the richest nations in the world.  On top of that, it is pivotally located within the European federal framework in spite of its comparatively small geographic land mass and population.  This raises an obvious question as to the mechanisms of governance: if there isn’t a constitution, how has the UK survived in this form, and how can it continue to prosper in a modern era without any distinct definitively specified legal order?

The United Kingdom is unlike most other nations in the world in that it has not suffered any major constitutional change since the Middle Ages.  Since that time, it has been predominantly governed by a monarch in conjunction with his or her parliament.  That said, it has proven to be of continuing success throughout the ages without the strict written form that many countries have adopted.  From this has sprung an unprecedented flexibility, and the UK has effectively developed its own (non-binding) constitutional conventions to keep the country running smoothly.  Additionally, the bi-cameral (or dual chamber) parliament plus the necessary monarchical ratification serves to provide a comprehensive set of checks and balances which would otherwise be provided through a written constitution.

The statement that the UK is lacking a constitution is misleading.  Of course there is no written document, but the UK has a rich and diverse legal tapestry that works fluidly and has so for centuries.  This fluidity has allowed for adaptation when necessary, and has allowed the UK to flourish and develop where others didn’t have the chance.  Behind the scenes is an equally strict and wrought-iron code of conduct, which can partially be derived from codes of practices, Acts of Parliament and other ‘bits and pieces’.  Although there may not be a constitution present in the sense of a single definitive document, the UK most certainly operates on the foundation of a constitution that keeps the country running smoothly on a daily basis.

A major aspect of the UK constitution is the thorough legislative process required for legal enactment.  Any bill must firstly be proposed to the House of Commons, an elected body of representatives empowered with the power of legislative initiative.  The first chamber proposes legislation and debates the provisions in depth, before agreeing on a final draft to pass to the second chamber, known as the House of Lords.  The House of Lords are largely un-elected, with ‘membership’ passed down from generation to generation, or new members proposed by the House of Commons.  They then have the right of veto, and an ability to refer back to the first chamber their proposed changes to any bills.  This ensures no rushed legislation passes, and in theory should cover all eventualities.  After passing both Houses, it is referred to the monarch, who has a personal responsibility to ensure any legislation is in accordance with the will of the people, and is morally justified.  Although the monarch hasn’t used her power of veto since the 17th century, it is still an important constitutional safeguard in the UK.

The UK constitution might not seem obvious initially, but there is most certainly an intricate web of governance and practice lying underneath its blank exterior.  It has been described as the most successful constitution in the world, and this is bolstered by its perpetual success and lack of problems since its early evolution.  

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14th Amendment Citizenship: Citizen or citizen?

Prior to the alleged ratification of the 14th Amendment, there was no legal definition of a “citizen of the United States”, as everyone had primary citizenship in one of the several states. The Constitution referred to the sovereign state citizen, and no one else. Those who went to Washington, DC or outside the several states were commonly called “citizens of the United States.” In the Constitution for the United States, the term was used to identify state citizens who were eligible under the suffrage laws to hold office, and they were required under the Constitution to have primary allegiance to one of the several states. Since that term was not specifically defined in the US Constitution, Congress in 1868 took advantage of this term and utilized it in the so-called 14th Amendment to describe a NEW type of “citizen” whose primary allegiance was to the federal government, ie Washington, DC and not to one of the several states of the union. Thus, using the term as used in the US Constitution to mislead and confuse the people as to the true intent and meaning of the Constitution. Many people have mistaken the citizen as denominated in the 14th Amendment to mean the same one in the original constitution, this is in error. The “citizen of the united states” as used in the constitution is not the same as the citizen of the United States used after the 14th Amendment. So all the elected officials are NOT sitting in the office constitutionally, they are merely impostors created
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Michael Tsarion – Age of Manipulation – 1/3

Michael Tsarion lectures in Göteborg, Sweden in March, April, and May of 2010. michaeltsarion.com
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At the second of the Orwell Prize’s events at the Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival 2009, Shami Chakrabarti and Nick Cohen discuss civil liberties, and in particular the Human Rights Act, a British Bill of Rights, freedom of expression , religion and libel. Chaired by Jean Seaton. The event celebrates the 60th anniversary of Orwell’s classic dystopian novel, Nineteen Eighty-Four. In this part, Jean Seaton introduces the panellists.
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Ministry of National Security Helicopter (9)

A few nice National Security images I found:

Ministry of National Security Helicopter (9)
National Security
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Flitting around San Fernando Hill on Thursday afternoon, low enough to distrub street debris…(4/27/2006)

Ministry of National Security Helicopter (7)
National Security
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Flitting around San Fernando Hill on Thursday afternoon, low enough to distrub street debris…(4/27/2006) — roof in view.

Article 371 F of the Indian Constitution

THE CONSTITUTION (THIRTY-SIXTH AMENDMENT) ACT, 1975 [16th May, 1975.]
An Act further to amend the Constitution of India.
BE it enacted by Parliament in the Twenty-sixth Year of the Republicof India as follows:-
1. Short title and commencement.-(1) This Act may be called theConstitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1975.
(2) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the date_668 onwhich the Bill for this Act [introduced in the House of the People asthe Constitution (Thirty-eighth Amendment) Bill, 1975], as passed bythe House of the People, is passed by the Council of States.
2. Amendment of First Schedule.-In the First Schedule to theConstitution, under the heading “I. THE STATES”, after entry 21, thefollowing entry shall be inserted namely:-
“22. Sikkim The territories which immediately before the commencement of the Constitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1975, were comprised in Sikkim.”.
3. Insertion of new article 371F.-After article 371E of theConstitution, the following article shall be inserted, namely:-
“371F. Special provisions with respect to the State of Sikkim.-Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution,-
(a) the Legislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim shall consist ofnot less than thirty members;
(b) as from the date of commencement of the Constitution (Thirty-sixthAmendment) Act, 1975 (hereafter in this article referred to as theappointed day)-
(i) the Assembly for Sikkim formed as a result of the elections heldin Sikkim in April, 1974 with thirty-two members elected in the saidelections (hereinafter referred to as the sitting members) shall bedeemed to be the Legislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim dulyconstituted under this Constitution;
(ii) the sitting members shall be deemed to the members of theLegislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim duly elected under thisConstitution; and
(iii) the said Legislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim shallexercise the powers and perform the functions of the LegislativeAssembly of a State under this Constitution;
(c) in the case of the Assembly deemed to be the Legislative Assemblyof the State of Sikkim under clause (b), the references to the periodof five years in clause (1) of article 172 shall be construed asreferences to a period of four years and the said period of four yearsshall be deemed to commence from the appointed day;
(d) until other provisions are made by Parliament by law, there shallbe allotted to the State of Sikkim one seat in the House of the Peopleand the State of Sikkim shall form one parliamentary constituency tobe called the parliamentary constituency for Sikkim;
(e) the representative of the State of Sikkim in the House of thePeople in existence on the appointed day shall be elected by themembers of the Legislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim;
(f) Parliament may, for the purpose of protecting the rights andinterests of the different sections of the population of Sikkim makeprovision for the number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of theState of Sikkim which may be filled by candidates belonging to suchsections and for the delimitation of the assembly constituencies fromwhich candidates belonging to such sections alone may stand forelection to the Legislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim;
(g) the Governor of Sikkim shall have special responsibility for peaceand for an equitable arrangement for ensuring the social and economicadvancement of different sections of the population of Sikkim and inthe discharge of his special responsibility under this clause, theGovernor of Sikkim shall, subject to such directions as the Presidentmay, from time to time, deem fit to issue, act in his discretion;
(h) all property and assets (whether within or outside the territoriescomprised in the State of Sikkim) which immediately before theappointed day were vested in the Government of Sikkim or in any otherauthority or in any person for the purposes of the Government ofSikkim shall, as from the appointed day, vest in the Government of theState of Sikkim;
(i) the High Court functioning as such immediately before theappointed day in the territories comprised in the State of Sikkimshall, on and from the appointed day, be deemed to be the High Courtfor the State of Sikkim;
(j) all courts of civil, criminal and revenue jurisdiction, allauthorities and all officers, judicial, executive and ministerial,throughout the territory of the State of Sikkim shall continue on andfrom the appointed day to exercise their respective functions subjectto the provisions of this Constitution;
(k) all laws in force immediately before the appointed day in theterritories comprised in the State of Sikkim or any part thereof shallcontinue to be in force therein until amended or repealed by acompetent Legislature or other competent authority;
(l) for the purpose of facilitating the application of any such law asis referred to in clause (k) in relation to the administration of theState of Sikkim and for the purpose of bringing the provisions of anysuch law into accord with the provisions of this Constitution, thePresident may, within two years from the appointed day, by order, makesuch adaptations and modifications of the law, whether by way ofrepeal or amendment, as may be necessary or expedient, and thereupon,every such law shall have effect subject to the adaptations andmodifications so made, and any such adaptation or modification shallnot be questioned in any court of law;
(m) neither the Supreme Court nor any other court shall havejurisdiction in respect of any dispute or other matter arising out ofany treaty, agreement, engagement or other similar instrument relatingto Sikkim which was entered into or executed before the appointed dayand to which the Government of India or any of its predecessorGovernments was a party, but nothing in this clause shall be construedto derogate from the provisions of article 143;
(n) the President may, by public notification, extend with suchrestrictions or modifications as he thinks fit to the State of Sikkimany enactment which is in force in a State in India at the date of thenotification;
(o) if any difficulty arises in giving effect to any of the foregoingprovisions of this article, the President may, by order, do anything(including any adaptation or modification of any other article) whichappears to him to be necessary for the purpose of removing thatdifficulty:
Provided that no such order shall be made after the expiry of twoyears from the appointed day;
(p) all things done and all actions taken in or in relation to theState of Sikkim or the territories comprised therein during the periodcommencing on the appointed day and ending immediately before the dateon which the Constitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1975, receivesthe assent of the President shall, in so far as they are in conformitywith the provisions of this Constitution as amended by theConstitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1975, be deemed for allpurposes to have been validly done or taken under this Constitution asso amended.”.
4. Amendment of Fourth Schedule.-In the Fourth Schedule to theConstitution, in the Table,-
(a) after entry 21, the following entry shall be inserted, namely:—
“22. Sikkim 1”;
(b) existing entries 22 to 25 shall be renumbered as entries 23 to 26respectively;
(c) for the figures “231”, the figures “232” shall be substituted.
5. Consequential amendments.-The following consequential amendmentsshall be made in the Constitution, namely:-
(a) article 2A shall be omitted;
(b) in article 80, in clause (1), the words and figure “Subject to theprovisions of paragraph 4 of the Tenth Schedule,” shall be omitted;
(c) in article 81, in clause (1), the words and figure “and paragraph4 of the Tenth Schedule” shall be omitted;
(d) the Tenth Schedule shall be omitted.

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Citizenship and Freedom eBay auctions you should keep an eye on:

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Operation Enduring Freedom

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Operation Enduring Freedom
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An Afghani worker gets a security search at the front gate of Kandahar International Airport during Operation Enduring Freedom, Jan. 16, 2002. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Ted Banks) (Released)

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The Morning Calm Weekly command information newspaper is available online at imcom.korea.army.mil

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The Morning Calm Weekly command information newspaper is available online at imcom.korea.army.mil

Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea – an assignment of choice.

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To learn more about living and serving in Korea with the US Army, visit our official website at: imcom.korea.army.mil

Whether you are fresh off of active-duty, a military spouse or a seasoned professional, you will find a career with U.S. Army in Korea both challenging and inspiring. If you ready to join an award winning team and embark on the adventure of a lifetime, you can learn more about living and working in Korea online: imcom.korea.army.mil

Photos from the US Army in Korea can be viewed online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea

The Morning Calm Weekly command information newspaper is available online at imcom.korea.army.mil

Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea – an assignment of choice.

About this image: Operation Enduring Freedom. A Department of Defense Image Collection.

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Operation Enduring Freedom
Freedom of Information
Image by US Army Korea – IMCOM
020525-F-2902B-014
Two CH-47 Chinook helicopters land on the flightline at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan after completing a mission on May 25, 2002. This was during Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ricky A. Bloom) (Released)

imcom.korea.army.mil

To learn more about living and serving in Korea with the US Army, visit our official website at: imcom.korea.army.mil

Whether you are fresh off of active-duty, a military spouse or a seasoned professional, you will find a career with U.S. Army in Korea both challenging and inspiring. If you ready to join an award winning team and embark on the adventure of a lifetime, you can learn more about living and working in Korea online: imcom.korea.army.mil

Photos from the US Army in Korea can be viewed online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea

The Morning Calm Weekly command information newspaper is available online at imcom.korea.army.mil

Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea – an assignment of choice.

About this image: Operation Enduring Freedom. A Department of Defense Image Collection.

These images are generally cleared for release and are considered in the public domain. Request credit be given the Department of Defense and individual photographer.

imcom.korea.army.mil

To learn more about living and serving in Korea with the US Army, visit our official website at: imcom.korea.army.mil

Whether you are fresh off of active-duty, a military spouse or a seasoned professional, you will find a career with U.S. Army in Korea both challenging and inspiring. If you ready to join an award winning team and embark on the adventure of a lifetime, you can learn more about living and working in Korea online: imcom.korea.army.mil

Photos from the US Army in Korea can be viewed online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea

The Morning Calm Weekly command information newspaper is available online at imcom.korea.army.mil

Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea – an assignment of choice.

About this image: Operation Enduring Freedom. A Department of Defense Image Collection.

These images are generally cleared for release and are considered in the public domain. Request credit be given the Department of Defense and individual photographer.

imcom.korea.army.mil

To learn more about living and serving in Korea with the US Army, visit our official website at: imcom.korea.army.mil

Whether you are fresh off of active-duty, a military spouse or a seasoned professional, you will find a career with U.S. Army in Korea both challenging and inspiring. If you ready to join an award winning team and embark on the adventure of a lifetime, you can learn more about living and working in Korea online: imcom.korea.army.mil

Photos from the US Army in Korea can be viewed online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea

The Morning Calm Weekly command information newspaper is available online at imcom.korea.army.mil

Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea – an assignment of choice.

About this image: Operation Enduring Freedom. A Department of Defense Image Collection.

These images are generally cleared for release and are considered in the public domain. Request credit be given the Department of Defense and individual photographer.

Operation Enduring Freedom
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Image by US Army Korea – IMCOM
021014-N-9593M-012
An MH-53B Sea Stallion assigned to Helicopter Combat Support Four (HC 4) conducts a Vertical On Board Delivery(VOD) with USS Abraham Lincoln on Oct. 14, 2002. HC-4 is providing logistical support to the Abraham Lincoln Battle Group. USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Carrier Air Wing FOURTEEN (CVW 14) are conducting combat operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman (PJ) Philip A.McDaniel) (Released)

imcom.korea.army.mil

To learn more about living and serving in Korea with the US Army, visit our official website at: imcom.korea.army.mil

Whether you are fresh off of active-duty, a military spouse or a seasoned professional, you will find a career with U.S. Army in Korea both challenging and inspiring. If you ready to join an award winning team and embark on the adventure of a lifetime, you can learn more about living and working in Korea online: imcom.korea.army.mil

Photos from the US Army in Korea can be viewed online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea

The Morning Calm Weekly command information newspaper is available online at imcom.korea.army.mil

Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea – an assignment of choice.

About this image: Operation Enduring Freedom. A Department of Defense Image Collection.

These images are generally cleared for release and are considered in the public domain. Request credit be given the Department of Defense and individual photographer.

imcom.korea.army.mil

To learn more about living and serving in Korea with the US Army, visit our official website at: imcom.korea.army.mil

Whether you are fresh off of active-duty, a military spouse or a seasoned professional, you will find a career with U.S. Army in Korea both challenging and inspiring. If you ready to join an award winning team and embark on the adventure of a lifetime, you can learn more about living and working in Korea online: imcom.korea.army.mil

Photos from the US Army in Korea can be viewed online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea

The Morning Calm Weekly command information newspaper is available online at imcom.korea.army.mil

Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea – an assignment of choice.

About this image: Operation Enduring Freedom. A Department of Defense Image Collection.

These images are generally cleared for release and are considered in the public domain. Request credit be given the Department of Defense and individual photographer.

imcom.korea.army.mil

To learn more about living and serving in Korea with the US Army, visit our official website at: imcom.korea.army.mil

Whether you are fresh off of active-duty, a military spouse or a seasoned professional, you will find a career with U.S. Army in Korea both challenging and inspiring. If you ready to join an award winning team and embark on the adventure of a lifetime, you can learn more about living and working in Korea online: imcom.korea.army.mil

Photos from the US Army in Korea can be viewed online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea

The Morning Calm Weekly command information newspaper is available online at imcom.korea.army.mil

Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea – an assignment of choice.

About this image: Operation Enduring Freedom. A Department of Defense Image Collection.

These images are generally cleared for release and are considered in the public domain. Request credit be given the Department of Defense and individual photographer.

Michael Tsarion – The Irish Origins of Civilization – 1/6

‘In this companion DVD to The Irish Origins of Civilization (Volumes 1 and 2), Michael Tsarion discusses the historical significance of ancient Ireland and takes us on a truly fascinating journey through time, from the Emerald Isle to Egypt and back again full circle. Along the way we are introduced to the Druids and also to their destroyers, the Atonists. We discover the origins of the world’s most powerful secret societies and the New World Order they labor to create. We discover secret facts about the royal dynasties of Britain and Europe, the Empire of Rome, and about Masonic influence in America. Featuring over 560 illustrations, and rare source material, this DVD series dramatically revolutionizes our view of history and explains what can be done to combat the tyrannical forces that have long conspired to undermine truth, freedom and justice.’ michaeltsarion.com

Would Ron Paul Be Endorsed by the Founding Fathers? Lawyer Says Yes

Would Ron Paul Be Endorsed by the Founding Fathers? Lawyer Says Yes










Washington D.C. (PRWEB) December 16, 2007

LawyerUCLA.com currently serves as a directory for over 6,000 lawyers across the United States. And when it comes to the 2008 presidential election, the website has decided not to keep quiet — making a firm case for Ron Paul.

Ron Paul, self proclaimed champion of the Constitution, is a 10-term congressman from Texas.

According to the statistics provided on their website, 61 percent of the mentions of the Constitution at the 2008 presidential debates were made by Ron Paul himself, despite being a candidate that has not been given a fair amount of time to speak.

Assuming 10 total candidates, 39 percent of the references to the Constitution would be divided among the nine other candidates. If the total number of references were to be split evenly across the rest of the candidates, each candidate would roughly only contribute to 4.3 percent of the Constitutional mentions. So this means that Ron Paul is 14 times more likely to utter the words of the Constitution than the average candidate.

Excluded from the statistics provided on LawyerUCLA.com were references to desired constitutional amendments such as those proposed to ban abortion and gay marriage. Also excluded were references made to state constitutions that have frequently been uttered by the two former governors running for president: Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney.

A list of quotes by Ron Paul at these debates were also provided in their article entitled “Empirical Proof That The Founding Fathers Would Endorse Ron Paul”.

The most highly publicized quote by Ron Paul occurred when Ron Paul challenged Mitt Romney’s statement regarding needing to consult lawyers. “This idea of going and talking to attorneys totally baffles me. Why don’t we just open up the Constitution and read it? You’re not allowed to go to war without a declaration of war,” said Ron Paul in a debate October 9 in Michigan.

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Gary DeMar and “America’s Heritage” — Unsuccessful Effort to Link Christianity and the Constitution

“America’s Heritage” by Gary DeMar is an unsuccessful attempt to link Christianity and the U.S. Constitution. The book was published by Coral Ridge Ministries in 2002.

A Christian Constitution?

The fundamental question is posed in the Introduction, “America’s Christian Heritage: Fact or Fiction?” The foregone conclusion is “fact,” and the book presents the usual assortment of quotes from various Presidents and Supreme Court Justices as evidence. This line of indirect testimony continues throughout the book. Plaques and inscriptions in Washington D.C., the Christian founding of various colleges, and official national days of prayer are presented as evidence.

The author then points to Christianity in the colonial constitutions, which is indisputable. But he tries to bridge from there to show an alleged link between Christianity and the Constitution of 1787. This is highly disputable.

Gary DeMar then presents the two shopworn internal arguments. One is the phrase “year of our Lord” in the subscription clause at the end of the document. Another is the exception of Sunday from the 10 days in which the President must sign or veto a bill. In the lexicon of Informal Logic these are known as trivial arguments.

For example, Christians would not be accused of worshipping the “god of thunder” just because they commonly refer to “Thursday” (ThorsDay) in everyday use of language. Neither should we assume the founding fathers are writing a Christian document merely because they refer to the Christian phrase, “year of our Lord 1787” in everyday use of language.

The Biblical Standard

How can we determine if Gary DeMar has proved that the Constitution is a Christian document and that America is therefore a Christian nation? We need some standard for evaluation. Only the Bible can provide such a standard. Without that standard we are likely to be distracted by various entertaining, but irrelevant arguments. What does the Bible say about deciding whether a particular nation is a Christian nation, or not?

In all His dealings with Israel God insists that the nation maintain its covenant relation with Him by means of an oath to obey His law. Continually Israel returns to an act of formal, oath-bound commitment to God, often written, to renew the broken covenant.

Without the oath-bound covenant to a legal system based on the Bible there is no Christian nation. This is the defining characteristic of a “Christian nation.” There may be many other attractive features, but without the oath there is nothing that may be called a Christian nation.

Nehemiah 9:38 provides us a clear example, when it says, “…We are making an agreement in writing; and on the sealed document are the names of our leaders, our Levites and our priests.” Judging by this standard, we are forced to conclude that Gary DeMar and “America’s Heritage” have failed to prove the case. It has demonstrated no essential link between Christianity and the Constitution.

Do Christian colleges constitute a national oath to God? No. Does the phrase “year of our Lord” constitute a national oath to God? No. Does excluding Sunday from the 10-day window to sign or veto a bill constitute a national oath to God? No. Does any of the evidence presented in America’s Heritage constitute a national oath to God? No.

We can only conclude that Gary DeMar has not succeeded in showing that the Constitution of the United States has any Christian Foundation. The author has fallen short of establishing any vital link between Christianity and the Constitution.

Sadly, Gary DeMar takes a nonchalant attitude toward the covenant oath to God. At the end of Chapter 3 a rhetorical question is presented: “If the constitutional framers could get a glimpse of America today, would they have rethought their decision only to make passing reference to the lordship of Jesus Christ?”

The answer: “We will never know. But when all the testimony is in, it is an undeniable truth that Christianity served as the foundation for the political edifice we know as America.” Here Gary DeMar admits that the Constitution left out the one essential ingredient for a Christian government — the lordship of Jesus Christ. However, In the next breath he claims that America is a Christian nation anyway. The conclusion does not follow from the premise.

For this reason we are forced to conclude that “America’s Heritage” falls short of establishing any connection between Christianity and the Constitution and denies the cornerstone of Christian civil government.

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