Was America founded as a Christian nation?

Or is that a modern myth wrapped in patriotic language?

In this episode of the Average Joe Nerdcast, Nate breaks down the difference between Christianity and Christian nationalism and debunks the claim that the United States was established as a Christian government.

We walk through:

What the Constitution actually says about religion

The separation of church and state

The “no religious test” clause in Article VI

The “Year of our Lord” argument and why it doesn’t prove what people think it proves

Why so many Americans believe the “Christian nation” narrative

And how Christian nationalism blends faith, identity, and political power

This episode is not an attack on Christianity.

It’s a fact-based look at how religious freedom works and why the Founding Fathers intentionally kept government neutral on belief.

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