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The Founding Myth
- Why Christian Nationalism Is Un-American
- Narrated by: Christopher Grove
- Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins
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Do "In God We Trust", the Declaration of Independence, and other historical "evidence" prove that America was founded on Judeo-Christian principles? Are the Ten Commandments the basis for American law? A constitutional attorney dives into the debate about religion's role in America's founding.
In today's contentious political climate, understanding religion's role in American government is more important than ever. Christian nationalists assert that our nation was founded on Judeo-Christian principles, and advocate an agenda based on this popular historical claim. But is this belief true? The Founding Myth answers the question once and for all.
Andrew L. Seidel, a constitutional attorney at the Freedom from Religion Foundation, builds his case point by point, comparing the Ten Commandments to the Constitution and contrasting biblical doctrine with America's founding philosophy, showing that the Bible contradicts the Declaration of Independence's central tenets. Thoroughly researched, this persuasively argued and fascinating book proves that America was not built on the Bible and that Christian nationalism is, in fact, un-American.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-01-23
Well researched & important right now.
With the rise of Christian Nationalism lately, during & after Trump, the facts against & rebuttals of their flimsy mythology enumerated in this book are more important than ever.
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- EdieK
- 28-01-21
Interesting content, poor narration.
"Thou shalt not kill. Lie, steal and treat others as you want to be." Really?
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- Kindle Customer
- 11-10-20
A instant classic within its field
This book helps you have a better and more informed dialogue when arguing against those who would claim that the US constitution is based on Judeo-Christian principles.
Throughout the book you will find accessible arguments based on thorough and competent research from an expert in the field.
Lots of stars and two thumbs up.
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- Msyed1
- 23-09-21
Excellent, if a little bitter
I cannot help but sympathise with the author’s bitterness towards what is certainly thee biggest contemporary threat to there great American experiment- Christian nationalism.
However, I think the author’s forays into theology and biblical exegesis may undermine his key thesis (which is absolutely correct), given the many religious Christians who will disagree with his textual explanations.
Nevertheless, this is an excellent take down of the modern, fanatical myth that America is a Christian nation- it is not and wouldn’t exist without rebellion against orthodoxy.
One can only hope that the Trump presidency has finally removed from all thinking people any sentiment towards American Evangelicalism.
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