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Sen. Josh Hawley writes for First Things:
America as a Christian nation—that’s a heretical notion by today’s lights. We are a secular country, the experts have insisted—demanded—for decades. But that was never true. The Founders read Roman historians, yes. Some were influenced by Enlightenment philosophies.
But the Bible has been the main source of our national ideals. From the age of the New England Puritans to the Great Awakening that prepared the ground for revolution, Scripture has molded our common life from the first. Consider:
Our ideal of the individual has Christian roots. So too does our constitutionalism. Our great traditions of progressive reform were animated by an ardent Christian spirit—as was conservative resistance to their excesses. Even in our most bitter conflicts, Christian culture has been America’s common ground.
Read the full essay.
It goes on for several thousand words.
America has been profoundly shaped by the Bible. If Christians want to renew that influence today, we’re going to have to start thinking about what a truly Christian *economy* would look like – one with good jobs, high wages, and strong families https://t.co/yNac01DYDU
— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) January 13, 2024