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Coverage dated February 16, 2024

Christian-nation idea fuels US conservative causes, but historians say it misreads founders' intent

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The U.S. Constitution doesn’t mention Christianity or any specific religion. The Declaration of Independence famously proclaims that people’s rights come from a “Creator” and “Nature’s God” — but doesn’t specify who that is. Yet large numbers of Americans believe the founders intended the U.S.

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  1. The Republic

    Christian-nation idea fuels US conservative causes, but historians say it misreads founders' intent (opens The Republic)

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    The U.S. Constitution doesn’t mention Christianity or any specific religion. The Declaration of Independence famously proclaims that people’s rights come from a “Creator” and “Nature’s God” — but doesn’t specify who that is. Yet large numbers of Americans believe the founders intended the U.S.

  2. Triblive

    Christian-nation idea fuels U.S. conservative causes, but historians say it misreads founders' intent (opens Triblive)

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    The U.S. Constitution doesn’t mention Christianity or any specific religion. The Declaration of Independence famously proclaims that people’s rights come from a “Creator” and “Nature’s God” — but doesn’t specify who that is. Yet large numbers of Americans believe the founders intended the U.S.

  3. Washington Times

    Christian-nation idea fuels U.S. conservative causes, but historians say it misreads intent (opens Washington Times)

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    The U.S. Constitution doesn't mention Christianity or any specific religion. The Declaration of Independence famously proclaims that people's rights come from a "Creator" and "Nature's God" - but doesn't specify who that is.

  4. Green Field Reporter

    Christian-nation idea fuels US conservative causes, but historians say it misreads founders' intent - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    The U.S. Constitution doesn’t mention Christianity or any specific religion. The Declaration of Independence famously proclaims that people’s rights come from a “Creator” and “Nature’s God” — but doesn’t specify who that is. Yet large numbers of Americans believe the founders intended the U.S.

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