why do American christians think the bible is all about them?

Why do you think that cluelessness and arrogance are mutually exclusive?

I personally believe they're both.

Some christians feel the way you describe. While they are a small minority, they have been very energetic in claiming all the space on the airwaves and the internet, but it's finally changing.

Anyway, they are wrong, so I wouldn't worry about them. They will not be able to gain enough traction to cause any permanent damage. If you think they are annoying, you can take some comfort in knowing that they think you are annoying too.

"Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" does not mean freedom from all annoyance, I'm afraid.

One scripture denies this...

(Acts 10:35) but in every nation the man who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.

EVERY NATION..

CHRISTIANITY is in every nation, in a large way or a small way...

but Islam, or Buddhism, or variants thereof...are not.

“judy”, here are a few thoughts you may have overlooked regarding Christian belief:

(1.) While in the Scriptures thousands of lives are depicted over the course of thousands of years (a divine point of view), the Bible is all about divinity. On the one hand, all Christians are to understand that the holy writings document the appearance and workings of GOD among mankind upon the earth, and among the living beings of heaven. On the other hand, the things recorded are supplied as an incarnation of GOD that not only reveals and establishes the active presence of GOD, it is to provide comfort, correction, guidance, and instruction whereby created beings and living creatures may have ongoing fellowship, and be in intimate relationship with GOD.

(2.) Through the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, political franchise, local laws, and provision for human rights, America has been a safe haven for those committed to Christian belief, and others seeking opportunities for spiritual growth and religious liberty.

(3.) For all believers, everywhere (Great Britain, France, Spain, etc.), the same Bible serves in the process of GOD to make forces and influences recognizable that are otherwise invisible. Rather than finite tools of algebra, intellect, logic, mathematics, philosophy, reason, and science, the living must use discernment (i.e., apply their own spirit content as a standard that allows one to recognize and respond to spirit content in life experiences such as events, messages, objects, and other persons).

There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (4.) While the living have limited authority and control within the divine operations of atonement, forgiveness, judgment, redemption, salvation, and sanctification, believers are endowed and reinforced through sacred gifts that include the Bible, divine law, the body (congregation) of believers, sacred practices (we say, sacraments), and the imparted Spirit. For both flesh and spirit to continue throughout eternity, they must cooperate now on the basis of such elements as divine love, faith, trust, and understanding. Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.

THE BLACK PHOENIX

Washington, DC

Clueless is to think it is not about you.

"The Bible's for everybody"

I like the assumption that jesus christ will make his big re-entrance in the US.