A Look into History

Since Thanksgiving, CQ and I have engaged in discourse about the impact Christianity has had on the growth and development of our country. I have not formulated any strong opinion nor conclusion on the issue, for a complex concept such as this matter requires extensive research, time, and discussion. I will now adumbrate briefly the thoughts churning in my mind...
History books do not often portray our founding fathers as men who believed in an Almighty God; however, if you look closely at the preambles for each state's constitution, all but two states mention God as the one who gave the freedom. John 8:31-32, "Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." The Lord looks with favor upon those who invoke guidance from Him, and where this country is at today is evident of just that. Our country has become a superpower of sort over the past century, and I do not hesitate to attribute much of this success to where this country originally lay its purpose. We see, even to this day, "In God We Trust" engraved and embossed on our currency, reminding us daily that the power and strength of this country has been drawn from the God above.
Can it be that the current chaos of our government has resulted from the denial of God in our country? Denial in the most simplest sense is not acknowledging His existence and sovereignty.

Reading through the preambles to state constitutions, I am aware that the language used from state to state are very similar. I can't help but wonder, then, if each state really did lay its trust in God or if the language is merely hollow legislative language.

"When laws are established that encourage sin, then the fruit of that sin brings confusion to society. "
"Each law that eliminates God and His influence from our society, allows evil to fill its place. "
The Positive Influence of the Bible in America -- Betty Miller


I welcome your non-pedantic thoughts...