The men who founded America were men with deep religious beliefs and a strong faith in God. They based their actions and decisions on what the Bible teaches and used God's laws to write the laws of our nations. Benjamin Franklin once said, “This is my credo. I believe in one God, the Creator of the Universe. May He govern it by His Providence. That he is to be worshiped...as for Jesus of Nazareth, of whom you particularly desire my opinion, I think that the system of morality and his religion, as he has left it to us, is the best that the world has ever seen , or is likely to become so. see." (Franklin, Records of the Founding Faith). His statement was not only indicative of his beliefs, but also those of the rest of the Founding Fathers. They believed that a prosperous country was built on the principles set forth in the Bible by God and that ultimately the "ideal society" could be formed if everyone adhered to the guidelines established in God's word. Even though these men were not deities serving as a moral standard, they. served as a divine influence. Their belief that the guidelines for a prosperous country were written in the Bible ultimately led these men to lay the foundations of one of the most dominant societies the world has ever known. In recent years, America has become increasingly liberal in its stance on various issues. We are changing long-standing laws and practices, and while some consider this progressive, others consider it. as morally reprehensible. By encouraging changes in established practices with a biblical mindset, America has begun to subtly alienate the Christian. Although America is still a country where individuals are free to freely practice their faith, it is becoming increasingly difficult to display... middle of paper... opinions. Without respect, intolerance will continue to exist. If we do not respect each other, we cannot hope to work together to build a pluralistic society. Continued intolerance will only cause people to change their beliefs and values ​​in order to be accepted, just as Christians began to change their faith and beliefs. The type of society where people are forced to change to be respected is unacceptable. We must work to reverse the trend of intolerance against Christians before it turns into a bigger problem. In doing so, however, we must examine all groups to ensure that something beneficial for one group does not result in something detrimental for another. Although this is a difficult task to undertake, it is necessary if we are ever to develop a truly pluralistic society, respectful not only of the Christian, but of all..