Members phkrause Posted February 22, 2024 Members Posted February 22, 2024 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 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted September 11, 2025 Author Members Posted September 11, 2025 ? Deep read: Amending the Constitution Cover: The Atlantic America has all but forgotten how to amend the Constitution — "the only way to change the fundamentals of government without recourse to rebellion," historian Jill Lepore writes in The Atlantic's October cover story: "The U.S. Constitution has one of the lowest amendment rates in the world. Some 12,000 amendments have been formally introduced on the floor of Congress; only 27 have ever been ratified, and there has been no significant amendment in more than 50 years." The Constitution, she argues, isn't a dead document as originalists believe, but one the Founding Fathers intended to be changed and amended over time. Keep reading. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted October 1, 2025 Author Members Posted October 1, 2025 Protect the First Amendment as it protects us from tyrants It isn’t only late-night TV hosts who have the freedom to criticize the powerful. It’s not just the press that depends on the First Amendment. https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/01/without-free-speech-we-have-nothing-editorial/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
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