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America’s founding wasn’t a religious movement—so why the push for a Christian nation?

July 2, 2026

When America marks its 250th year since breaking from Britain, many leaders will call the country a "nation under God. " But that phrase doesn’t belong in the Declaration of Independence. In fact, the famous document never mentions Christianity, Jesus, or any church authority. Its only mention of a

politics

Faith and Freedom in the Birth of America

July 1, 2026

America began with a debate that still runs today: how much should belief shape the nation? The founders lived in an age of reason, yet they were not blind to the moral force of faith. Some say they wanted a country free from church control, while others argue they saw religion as a moral comp

religion

Why American Faith Got So Messy

June 15, 2026

Long before America became a superpower, its religious scene was a messy mix of rules and rebellion. In the late 1700s, preachers like Jeremiah Moore got arrested just for sharing their faith in public. The government preferred everyone stick to the official church, but Moore kept speaking out anywa

opinion

The U. S. Flag: More Than Just Fabric and Thread

June 10, 2026

June 14th marks a day most people barely notice—Flag Day. But this date isn’t just another holiday. It remembers a decision made in 1777, when a group of leaders agreed on the first design for America’s flag: thirteen stripes and thirteen stars. Back then, the stars weren’t even arranged in a neat p

education

Life in North Alaska Before the Europeans

May 17, 2026

The book shows how people lived on the southern slopes of the Brooks Range during the 1700s and 1800s. It tells stories about fights, shortages of food, bad weather, sickness, and the many reasons people had to move around. The author uses stories that were told orally, notes from early travelers, s

religion

What the Founders Really Thought About Religion

May 5, 2026

The idea that America’s founders built a Christian nation gets repeated often, but history isn’t that simple. Many key figures in early U. S. leadership weren’t strict Christians. Some rejected core beliefs, while others stayed vague—leaving room for debate even among experts. This complicates the p

religion

What the founders really thought about religion

May 4, 2026

The debate over whether America was meant to be a Christian nation keeps coming up as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday. Some people strongly believe the founders wanted the U. S. to be a Christian country. Others argue that idea is a misunderstanding of history. The truth is more

politics

Celebrating America's Unity Through Shared Beliefs

November 16, 2025

America is about to turn 250 years old. That's a big deal! But right now, the country feels more divided than ever. People argue about everything. It's easy to forget what brings us together. Maybe this birthday is a chance to focus on unity instead of division. Think about the Declaration of Indep

entertainment

A Funny and Dark Look at a Crazy Time in U. S. History

November 7, 2025

Netflix has a new miniseries that's not your typical history show. It's called "Death By Lightning, " and it's about James Garfield, the 20th president of the United States, and the guy who killed him, Charles Guiteau. This show is not boring. It's funny and a bit wild, showing what politics was lik

religion

A Bishop's Legacy: Love, Struggle, and Music

October 17, 2025

Gene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church, is being honored with a musical tribute. This isn't just any tribute, though. It's a seven-minute piece called "Our Wildest Imaginings, " performed by a chorus, organ, and brass at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Robinson will also del