Those asserting the US was founded as a Christian nation never reference the Puritans. Why?
They were some of the 1st colonial settlers and they typically burned or crushed (by stones) those they found to be heretics (nonbelievers). If I were to make a case that the US was founded as a Christian nation this would be damning evidence.
Instead proponents of a "Christian America" cite 2 irrelevant snippets from the DOI, “Nature’s God” and "Creator". But neither is remotely synonymous with Christianity.
They often cite "In God We Trust" which wasn't added to our currency until 1955. It has nothing to do with the founding of the US, only the profound influence Christian extremism had at the time.
They often cite "One nation under God", words added to the pledge in 1954. Again, these words hold no historical pertinence.
The Puritans on the other hand...they make a good case. The 1st European settlers obviously didn't approve of those who'd deny Christ. Anyone who was accused of doing so stood to meet a horrific end- men, women and children alike.
The US was obviously founded on good Christian principles. What more proof do you need?
I reworked the question for clarity. If that bothers you please don't answer.
Spiritual Gunslinger makes a valid correction. The Puritans didn't do much burning. My bad. They were way more fond of hanging and crushing after sadistic torture. As if that's more humane than being burned alive? Seems there's some history our historian is trying hard to ignore.