[frogjerk]

Calling the Declaration "just a legal document" is dismissive of it's importance. Not only did it state clearly that we were claiming independence from a despotic ruler but it clearly stated why we were doing it.

It did in fact set the tone for the founding of our country.

I glad to see you admit it.

Here's another one where the Founding Fathers were looking to God for guidance in governmental matters:

"Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor, and Whereas both Houses of Congress have by their Joint Committee requested me “to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanks-giving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.”

Thanksgiving Proclamation City of New York October 3, 1789 by: George Washington

[Durus]

I glad to see you admit it.

I have never denied it. It doesn't do anything to prove your point.

Here's another one where the Founding Fathers were looking to God for guidance in governmental matters:

There is a profound difference between "looking for guidance" and incorporating a religion into a system of government.