Habemus Altare

Contrary to myth, American participation in religion (almost entirely Christian) has dramatically increased from the Revolutionary War until now. It’s one of the great success stories of Christian missions! And yet the popular press and some elements within Christianity — to make a political point — falsely claim that we began as a nearly 100% Christian nation and that we’ve been on the decline ever since. It’s not true.

Contrary to myth, American participation in religion (almost entirely Christian) has dramatically increased from the Revolutionary War until now. It’s one of the great success stories of Christian missions! And yet the popular press and some elements within Christianity — to make a political point — falsely claim that we began as a nearly 100% Christian nation and that we’ve been on the decline ever since. It’s not true.