More than 60 percent of Americans consider the United States a “Christian nation.”
In a literal sense, the label is inaccurate. The Constitution clearly separates church and state. Still, there is no doubt Christianity has played a major role in our nation’s history and, as exemplified by the above survey, remains a dominant force in American culture.
Despite the benevolent connotation of “Christian nation,” compassion is not a consistent characteristic of the United States and its citizenry. In addition, passive acceptance of the Christian-nation brand ignores the negative influence of this faith on our country.
Well said, Dr. Shuster. I applaud your insight and the courage it took to expose yourself to those mean-spirited individuals who are attacking you in the comments thread.