A Christian Nation? Since When?

The United States, like most Western countries have a mainly Judeo-Christian history, but has also laws that have been edicted without any religious connotation. The fact that it's a melting pot of various religions -- or lack thereof -- should blatantly indicate that it is in no way a Christian (or otherwise) nation. Like any 'normal' nation, it's a secular state and should certainly remain so.

While I don't think America is a "Christian Nation," I do understand the reason SOME Christians think it is. While our forefathers may not have been Christians, they did ascribe to a Judeo/Christian ethical stance and used this world view to dictate the laws contained in our constitution. Also, the US has historically been a predominantly Christian society. It was not too many generations ago that many states still had laws restricting commerce on Sundays, after all.

It was founded as one nation under God

It's not. It is a Democratic nation but it is not a Christian one not by how many mean that to be. Whether our founding fathers followed Christian beliefs or not is a moot point. They purposefully made sure that there wasn't a National religion. They didn't want the United States to become like England with its church. They wanted everyone to be able to follow their own path no matter what that path might be. The ones that claim it is a Christian nation are the ones who want to make the laws and government follow their beliefs and have the laws reflect their version of morality. They seem to forget that they are not the only religion in this country and that church and state are separate for a reason.

You refer so many times to the past. During times things change. I would not say they are a Christian nation but I believe there are a lot of Christians in the US. I believe that their leader is a Christian and the state follow Christian values. It is the only country that has God mentioned on their money. If you look ate Christianity, the US are the nation sending out the most missionaries and have the most evangelical churches than any place in the world.

Its just a phrase.. probably coined by some politicians hoping to reap more votes. As far as i know, america is a secular nation in all respects.

as far as i know America is a secular nation,there is no point in saying or categorizing it as a christian or some other nation..the only point to say is people should live in harmony

Perhaps, out of all the nations of the world, the USA comes closest in their minds to behaving as they believe Christ would have a nation behave? Perhaps, an interpretation of history that is what they wish it was instead of how it was? Perhaps, Christian voters comprise a large enough block of votes that the countries' leaders humour them as to this being a Christian nation? Perhaps, a bit of all of the above?

the one obvious reason i can think of is that most of the white people are christians so people tend to believe in what they hear and see.

For a non Christian Nation it's funny that you swear on the Christian Bible in court. What would be wrong with being a Christian Nation? You are not forced to be one. And for the record I am not one. But I laugh at all the people offended by Christians. If they are right and we are wrong, while we are burning in hell they will be quite happy where they will be.

I have never heard anyone personaly refering America as a Christian Nation.America was and still is a refuge for people who want to practice thier own religion,whether it be Protestant,Muslim,Baptist or whatever. Since the days when the European Countries would not let the people choose their own religion, it was catholisism or leave the country..Many protestants chose to leave and they came to America that's where the English told them, they had to go.

While I agree with you on to an extent, but all of our Presidents have been a Christian of one form or another. On top of that just last week there was a national uproar because Keith Ellison of Minn. was sworn in on the Quran. It would seem that is the face we present to the rest of the world

There are a few here agreeing that America isn't a christian nation. I was just wondering reading some responses cause it interested me. Am I not right that on your american coin, it says, IN GOD WE TRUST. Something like that. Just food for thought. What do you's make of that ten.

I suppose most people think that since christians are still very predominant here in the U.S. though their certainly are a load of other folks too..it's just more than five times out of ten, you ask a random stranger what they're religion is and they'll answer some variation of christianity. It's just how it is. It's like people've started a popularity contest over which religion was 'better' here in the U.S. Squabbling over a power they never really had. America is not in any way shape or form a christian nation. They think it is but it isn't..if it WAS there wouldn't be any hindus or islamic folk around..that's what that exclusive title claimsbasically..that christianity runs everything. *rings the incorrct buzzer*

Christian in name only, most don't practice

I do not know, but maybe the media has create the image

ive read also about that issue...well thanks for informing us all that america was founded by aetheist and deists..

I honestly have never heard of people refer to America as "A Christian Nation", and if people are listening to that description, well then they need to re-evaluate the media. As such , I don't see America as a Christian Nation... I wonder what America thinks of Canada?

dont know...........

america is a secular nation as i know