"The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism is Un-American"

"The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism is Un-American" by Andrew Seidel argues that conflating Christianity with American identity is historically inaccurate and undermines the secular principles of the U.S. Constitution. The book explains that the nation’s founders intentionally established a separation of church and state to ensure religious freedom for all citizens. Christian nationalism falsely claims that America was founded as a Christian nation, a view that threatens democracy by privileging one religion over others. Seidel emphasizes that true American values center on equality and religious liberty, countering the notion that Christianity should dominate government or civic life.