The Founding Myth: Was America Really Founded as a Christian Nation? | Systems Analysis
Was the United States founded as a Christian nation, or has that idea become part of a larger national myth?
Using Andrew L. Seidel's The Founding Myth as a starting point, this episode examines constitutional design, Enlightenment philosophy, the separation of church and state, and the institutional incentives that continue to shape public understanding of American history.
Rather than focusing on the personal beliefs of the Founding Fathers, this discussion explores the systems they designed—and why understanding those systems remains essential for understanding modern democracy.
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