Blog & Mablog America . . . Christian From the Get Go
Jun 25, 2025
The discussion highlights misconceptions about America's Christian roots and the intricate links between Christianity and its founding principles. It delves into how the Constitution shaped varying state laws on religious oaths, promoting diverse Christian denominations. The impact of secularism on national identity is critiqued, emphasizing the historical Christian context. The narrative also explores the dominance of state religions in early America and examines key legal cases that reveal a soft establishment of Christianity, aligning with nationalistic ideals.
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Disinformation About Christian Founding
- Disinformation about America's Christian founding spreads easily because of widespread apostasy.
- Lies mix true facts out of context, making them seem plausible when explained by experts.
States' Religious Rules at Founding
- Early state constitutions shifted at independence to redefine church-state relations.
- States set religious requirements for officeholders freely, independent of the federal First Amendment.
Christian Establishments Varied by State
- All states had Christian establishments—either hard (one official denomination) or soft (multiple denominations supported).
- Disestablishment occurred as denominations competed, not due to the First Amendment or secularism.