The Founding Myth — Church, State, and American Identity | Crisis in Perception

Crisis in Perception · Dec 19, 2025 · 35m

In this episode of Crisis in Perception, we examine The Founding Myth by Andrew L. Seidel.This book challenges the core claims of Christian nationalism, arguing that the United States was deliberately founded as a secular republic, not a Christian nation.Key themes include:What the Constitution actually says about religion and governmentWhy the Founders rejected religious tests and state-sponsored faithHow Christian nationalist myths distort history and lawThe misuse of the Declaration of Independence’s religious languageHow fear-driven eras reshaped America’s secular frameworkRather than…