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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Dr Paul S Vickery

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- Baker Institute, Rice University

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countryboy
Get back to the Bible

No women. Read 1 Timothy Chapter 3 Read More

- countryboy | July 3, 2009 3:30PM

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