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Richard Dawkins and Ian McEwan talk about Religion, Science, Truth and American Christianity

The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

CHAPTER

The Shift from Secularism to Theocracy in America

This chapter explores the founding principles of the American Republic, emphasizing the founders' desire for a secular state free from religious influence. The discussion highlights current political trends towards theocracy and reflects on the irony of America's original ideals in relation to contemporary governance.

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