Religion is part of national fabric in United States

To the editor:

A recent Speak Out comment refers to the phrase "one nation under God" as religious fanaticism. A previous comment had made a similar remark.

The Founding Fathers of our great nation put their trust in God and laid a sound spiritual foundation, which some people want to undermine. On our coins we have the inscription "In God We Trust." Congress begins its sessions with prayer. The inauguration of our president includes prayers. Jurors are asked to swear or affirm to tell the truth "so help you God." Our national anthem and other patriotic songs mention God.

On what principles are our laws based? Take the Ten Commandments away, and you're in a spiritual vacuum, not knowing what's right or wrong. Christmas Day and Easter Day are national holidays in America, and they are Christian festival days. Sunday is the main day of Christian worship, and it is marked with a different color on calendars.

So where do you draw the line? The Constitution clearly states that Congress shall not interfere with the free exercise of religion. Think about it, you who criticize the Christian religion.

LEONARD A. KUEHNERT

Altenburg, Mo.