Is America A Christian Nation?

When I ventured in to the realm of political ideas, arguments, and fist fights, it didn't take long to discover one of the oldest, most basic arguments of classic left-wing versus right-wing controversy that has helped to form the basis of my political commentary. Being a proud member of the followers of Jesus, and as a result, a Christian, I feel like the truth has been hidden or left out of this conflict by the educators of both today and yesterday. So let's look at some points of interest from our history and see if we can shed some truth on the subject.

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 1 Thessalonians 5:21 KJV

Looking to history and the founding of our country would be the obvious first stop, to look for clues of Christianity being the driving force behind our independence from Britain and a tyrannical King that was imposing his will on the 13 British colonies that would soon join together to form the first 13 states in the United States of America. To achieve the end goal of removing themselves from the British King, our founding fathers began what is known as the American Revolution in 1775. Samuel Adams and his Sons of Liberty (a Christian group) organized the Boston Tea Party in 1773 and several quotes of a religious fervor are attributed to him. "In the supposed state of nature, all men are equally bound by the laws of nature, or to speak more properly, the laws of the Creator and "Religion and good morals are the only solid foundation of public liberty and happiness.” are 2 of his most famous faith based quotes.

Patrick Henry, the impassioned influencer of his time, who gave me the "Give me liberty or give me death" speech to the Virginia assembly to rally support for the revolutionary war was a faithful follower of Jesus and made it clear during his life. 1) "It is when a people forget God, that tyrants forge their chains." , 2)"That religion, or the duty which we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence; and therefore all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion, according to the dictates of the conscience; and it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love, and charity towards each other." 3)"Being a Christian... is a character which I prize far above all this world has or can boast." are just a few of his words

Moving forward to the Declaration of Independence in 1776, we find God in the very first sentence. "...the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them..." then "..We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights.." then finally an actual prayer "..Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions.."