Rights come from God and influence American history

The belief that rights come from God and not from earthly authorities like Congress or the Supreme Court has been influential in American history. The American founders emphasized that unalienable rights are endowed by the creator. The notion of human rights is historically linked to the theology of God's creation and love for all. While there is a difference between faith informing engagement and the political movement of Christian nationalism, the term is increasingly used as a negative label by critics without considering its nuances.