This is a question that must be answered....
The idea that America is a Christian nation stems from its historical roots and the influence of Christianity on its founding principles. Many of the early pilgrims and puritans were Christians seeking religious freedom, and Christian values have significantly shaped American laws, culture, and institutions. Key founding documents, like the Declaration of Independence and the Mayflower Compact, reflect a belief in a Creator and moral truths that align with Christian teachings.
The bulk of founders of this nation thought this way. They longed to found a nation that advanced the Biblical Christian faith. Read the opening lines of the Mayflower Compact: “In the name of God, Amen. …Having undertaken for the Glory of God and advancement of the Christian Faith…”
The goal of the pilgrims and puritans were to see a nation that was founded upon Christian laws and morals.
George Washington knew this fact. In his farewell speech he stated the following “Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.”
On February 29, 1892, the Supreme Court declared in its ruling in Holy Trinity v. United States: “The historical record of America overwhelmingly demonstrated that the United States is a Christian nation.”
Thus, America WAS founded on Christianity, despite what the media and popular culture claim.
Below is the FULL Documentary from Kirk Cameron called "Monumental: In Search of America's National Treasure" Follow Kirk Cameron across Europe and the U.S. as he seeks to discover the people, places and principles that made America the freest, most prosperous and generous nation the world has ever known.
Monumental is the story of America’s beginnings. Presented by Kirk Cameron, the 90-minute true story follows this father of six across Europe and the U.S. as he seeks to discover America’s true “national treasure” – the people, places, and principles that made America the freest, most prosperous and generous nation the world has ever known.
Long regarded as “the land of opportunity,” there’s no question the tiny band of religious outcasts who founded this country hit upon a formula for success that went way beyond what they could have imagined. What formula did they discover? What motivated them to come here in the first place? More importantly, how can we apply these same foundational truths today?
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