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Is the U.S. a Christian Nation?

Is the U.S. a Christian Nation?

In a 2007 interview with beliefnet.com, John McCain stated that “the Constitution established the United States of America as a Christian nation.” While some were encouraged by McCain's words, others took great offense, reigniting a passionate debate about the intentions of America’s founders. Was the U.S. built on Christian principles, or are we a purely secular nation?

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justsomeguywithanopinion
I would agree

I would agree with what you have said here.

That is exactly what I had in mind when I read this question. Good way of defining Christianity. To say one is a... Read More

- justsomeguywithanopinion | November 13, 2008 1:53PM

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