In his opinion published Oct. 3, Robert Nelson Jr. wrote: “Ask yourself, do you want a Christian view to control the way that our laws are made?” His answer would be “No.” After all, who would want the Christian views against murder, stealing, injustice, and greed as part of our laws? Who would want the Christian views of loving neighbors, seeking peace, helping the poor and afflicted to be a part of any judicial system?
There are those who want not just a system where Christianity is removed from all aspects of the law, but from all aspects of our culture. If Christianity can be removed from our culture, what could be next? Principles of personal freedom, of the cherished rights we all enjoy, or your rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness in any way outside the control of the government? When we begin to exclude any views, then we begin to exclude all views, except the one in which those in control possess. To answer your question, Mr. Nelson, I want the Christian views to be included in any discussion of law, the same way they have been included in the very history of this great nation.
James Gary
Chilhowie, Va.
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