Christian-nation idea fuels US conservative causes, but historians say it misreads founders' intent
Many conservatives and Republicans embrace the idea of Christian national origins, even as many reject the “Christian nationalist” label.
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Many conservatives and Republicans embrace the idea of Christian national origins, even as many reject the “Christian nationalist” label.
Large numbers of Americans believe the founders intended the U.S. to be a Christian nation. The belief is especially strong among Republicans and their white evangelical base. Historians say such
The US Constitution doesn’t mention Christianity or any specific religion. The Declaration of Independence famously proclaims that people’s rights come from a “Creator” and “Nature’s God”—but doesn’t specify who that is. Yet large numbers of Americans believe the founders intended the US to be a Christian nation, and many believe…
The U.S. Constitution doesn’t mention Christianity or any specific religion. The Declaration of Independence famously proclaims that people’s rights come from a “Creator” and “Nature’s God” — but doesn’t specify who that is. Yet large numbers of Americans believe the founders intended the U.S. to be a Christian nation, and many believe it should be […]
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