Debunking the Dangerous “Christian America” Myth

Mamy prominent founders did not believe in the supernatural claims of Christianity. They did not believe they were founding a Christian nation. Some wrote harshly about major parts of Christianity. They believed in religious liberty. Despite not believing and having harsh words, they were not necessarily anti-religion. Some were culturally Christian despite not believing. There was much disagreement among the founders. The Constitution they created was based on secular rights and the freedom of religion, rather than based on a particular religion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAh6ykxtkXU

Did Christianity Make the World More Moral?

Ethics and morality existed long before Jesus. Much of what Jesus said was said by someone before him. Nevertheless, Jesus and Christianity had a huge impact on Western ethics. The Greeks and Romans cared about people in their in-group. The Jews cared about fellow Israelites, including neighbors who had joined the group. Jesus preached that we should love all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA6FeavzG8c

New Texas law requires 10 Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom

“Texas will require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments under a new law that will make the state the nation’s largest to attempt to impose such a mandate.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Saturday that he signed the bill, which is expected to draw a legal challenge from critics who consider it an unconstitutional violation of the separation of church and state.”

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/21/new-texas-law-requires-10-commandments-to-be-posted-in-every-public-school-classroom-00416468

Texas Ten Commandments Bill Is the Latest Example of Forcing Religious Texts In Public Schools

“Texas has become the latest state to pass a law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms. The bill, which is already being legally challenged and is unlikely to pass constitutional muster, is part of a recent trend of red states attempting to inject religious texts into the classroom.”

https://reason.com/2025/05/30/texas-ten-commandments-bill-is-the-latest-example-of-forcing-religious-texts-in-public-schools/