America Isn’t a Christian Nation — or a Secular One

As religious polarization increases, so has the conflict between two visions of America’s identity. Vice President JD Vance has described America as a “Christian nation” that must return to its religious roots. Meanwhile, the Congressional Freethought Caucus led by Reps. Jared Huffman (D-California) and Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland) insists on the “secular character” of the U.S. government.