Yeah, those Socialist policies, invented by the McCain campaign.
It doesn't really matter if you argue against the definition of "atheism" -- it won't change. However I have to point out to BP that the "the" actually refers to God, not religion. Regardless, you, Turtlekid, put upon the people your mindset that you have to worship something, which I don't take to be true. Just because you make something up about people doesn't make it true. Also, if you believe in something (even, say, yourself, or your individual strength), does that automatically mean you worship it?
Secondly, whether people interpret the Bible incorrectly or not, they still claim to be protected under the goodness they derive from their interpretation. This is still a huge problem. (Bomb Russia? We just have to convince everyone that it's a divine mission from God!)
Thirdly, while it's obvious that the principles a lot of Americans consider "normal" coincides with what the Bible does, that applies to a lot of other religious teachings as well. I know you still don't understand the concept of basic human decency, but that's okay. The point is that the founding fathers didn't want to have people like you trying to shove things down people's throats and then claim that it's okay because that's what they intended. Because they didn't. Also, mentioning God or a belief in God does not imply that they are deliberately building the country on Christian ideals.
I don't think you know how laws are made. Usually one person comes up with the idea and then a certain group decides whether they prefer it. This sometimes has nothing to do with whether it's "morally right" or not. A person is not legally allowed to walk backwards down the street while eating a hamburger in Oklahoma City. Aside from this, a lot of the time I'm sure laws will agree with what you consider morally right, but that's because people agree that it is. (See: stealing, murder, etc.)
Finally, a famous or powerful person whom people trust or are ruled under telling them what to believe is what makes a majority of people believe in something. This is why Christianity is so widespread. Constantine I. Mind you, I don't have problems with being it widespread. I'm just giving you the facts.