Members phkrause Posted February 22 Members Share Posted February 22 What does it mean to claim the US is a Christian nation? The U.S. Constitution doesn’t mention any specific religion. Yet large numbers of Americans believe the founders intended the U.S. to be a Christian nation, and many believe it should be one. It’s a concept that’s energizing some conservative and Republican activists ahead of the 2024 election. Read more. Why this matters: Six in 10 U.S. adults said the founders originally intended America to be a Christian nation , and 45% said the U.S. should be a Christian nation, according to a 2022 Pew Research Center survey. These views are especially strong among Republicans’ white evangelical base and are being voiced by some supporters of Donald Trump in his bid for the presidency. But historians say that while the issue is complex, the founding documents prioritize religious freedom and do not create a Christian nation. Related coverage ➤ Many believe the founders wanted a Christian America. Some want the government to declare one now GOP candidates elevate anti-transgender messaging as a rallying call to Christian conservatives How Michael Flynn goes local to spread Christian nationalism Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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