Was the US founded as a Christian nation.?

I'm one of the few Chrisitans I know who does not insist that the founding fathers definitively and intentionally formed a Christian nation.

Those that you refer to as the founding fathers certainly expounded a variety of ideas on the subject. I can find numerous quotes that support each side of the argument, with the same person saying both.

The Mayflower Compact was the first official document, which reads: "Having undertaken, for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith, and honor of our King and Country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God, and one of another, covenant and combine our selves together…” so it's clear that the first settlers believed it was to be a Christian nation.

Of course, it also says it was founded for the King of England, and we all know what we did about that.

I don't think it was. Even if it was the USA has changed a lot since then. Slavery is no longer practiced. Women can vote. Non property owners have more rights. Another reality is that people of many faiths and non faith now live in the USA. What should be important is protecting the freedom and liberty of all US residents. History while important can not answer every issue faced in the present.

"Our judeo-christian heritage" I hear and read that all the time. All it means is that most Americans over the years have been jews or christians; that's a cultural thing and has nothing to do with the founding of the US. The founding was a political, and perhaps moral, event. No one at that time intended for any particular religion to guide our governmental process. And I am astonished and disappointed and scared each time I hear a politician quote scripture or refer to his or her "God" as the basis for some

decision. Why has this become so much more frequent since the 1980s?

More like cessation of taxation without representation.

The break from exorbitant taxes and dependency.

This is why the Boston Tea party holds a prominent place in history.

It symbolizes the break of dependency on England.

There were several points of separation between what the people of the American colonies and the what English Crown dictated.

Religious "freedom" was one of many points. This is non interference in how or if a person wishes to believe.

As per your example - non interference.

They make separation of church and state. i think of they did for sturdy reason. history shows that faith and politics is an awful blend. If something what they pronounced and did shows that they do no longer desire this to be a non secular u . s . a . in any respect. "the government of usa isn't in any experience based upon the Christian faith." 1797 the treaty of Tripoli, signed by President Washington, and approved by the Senate of usa

If God is just, I tremble for my country.

--Thomas Jefferson

"I have accepted a seat in the House of Representatives, and thereby have consented to my own ruin, to your ruin, and to the ruin of our children. I give you this warning that you may prepare your mind for your fate."

--John Adams

"I must not write a word to you about politics, because you are a woman."

--John Adams

"Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide."

--John Adams

Oh and MY FAVORITE:

"Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other."

---John Adams

No. It was founded partly to escape religious persecution and intolerance in England. Freedom of religion was one of the most important issues for the founding fathers. Thomas Jefferson was pretty much an atheist if you read his quotes. For example:

"Christianity is the most perverted system that ever shone on man".

Thomas Jefferson had jungle fever (he is not a good role model as far as morals go.) and John Adams was a banker. The treaty of Tripoli was written to appease the crazy Libyans. They were crazy pirates in those days. They wrote that treaty and said F*** You we will not pay tribute to you. Thats is where the "shores of Tripoli" comes from in the Marines anthem.

Do you think the Libyans would sign a treaty that says any different? LOL.

I pledge allegiance to the United States of America and the flag for which it stands. One nation under God. Indivisible. With Liberty and Justice for ALL.

Plus the pilgrims. Have you heard of them? Why do you think people came here? RELIGIOUS FREEDOM. Prosperity.

The Founding fathers were just a bit stuck in their selves. Not one of them ever denied what is.

Of course not. It's just another grotesque idea fundies are trying to push on the uneducated people of the USA.

It's too easy to quote a few things to make a point saying what you want to say, but matters need to be looked at in a more complete way.

There are other quotes that can be written saying the opposite.