[hoosierskypilot]

"...which version of Christianity would you recommend..."

That's a good question. Actually, I think we're thinking in terms of, not a state religion, but functioning upon morals, values and ethics typical of Christianity.

The state has a religion. It appears to be humanism. Since we (nationally) embraced this religion, the plagues of society have skyrocketed: suicide, sexually transmitted diseases, abortion, drug addiction, homosexuality, broken homes, etc.

The state supports humanism, but represses any religious expression resembling Christianity. That violates the first Amendment. We need to do what the Constitution allows, viz., that the state will not interfere with the free exercise of religion in any area of our society. That's a far cry from what we've got, where children are forbidden from prayer, Bible reading, etc., on school grounds.

Concerning instructions in the Bible to the state:
"For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Rom 13:3-4

The government is to be a terror to evil workers. That includes but, is not limited to, capital punishment. (Hence, the "sword") This presupposes the government in question is "good."

But in our society, evil workers have greater influence. After all, did we not elect a corrupt, lying pervert to the office of president for two terms? (I.e., Clinton) Are we not wringing our hands over the possibility of his wife (who, we are told, is worse than he) being elected to the presidency? Are not homosexuals allowed into many schools to talk about the suitability of their lifestyle? This is not right.

What brand of Christianity? I would choose even the weakest "brand" of Christianity over a government that acknowledges man as the measure of all things. I would choose the weakest "brand" of Christianity over what we have.

[RonF]

That's a far cry from what we've got, where children are forbidden from prayer, Bible reading, etc., on school grounds.

I was unaware that children are forbidden from doing any of these things. I do believe that the teachers are forbidden to lead them, or supervise them in being led, in such activities, but that's different from what you've said.