The question is, is the U.S. as a Christian nation? Looking back at U.S. history, many people might say that it is. Here are some reasons that the U.S. is no longer a Christian nation. Although the U.S. was founded on Christian values, it is no longer following Christ.
First, the United States is no longer a Christian nation because many people strive for the American dream. One reason is that most people are hedonists. A hedonist is someone who is a pleasure seeker. Anyone who pursues the American dream is a hedonist. Next, this nation is filled with greed and idolatry which leads to many conflicts between people. Matthew 22:34 says ”And the second is like it; Love your neighbor as yourself.” God calls people to tithe, love him, and love others. When people have greed they can’t love. Lastly, the American dream teaches Americans to be independent. Proverbs 3:5 says “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;” God clearly calls humans to be …show more content…
The first is that everyone hears about racism and disrespectfulness everyday. Although everyone has been told Martin Luther King Jr. ridded the U.S. from racism, it is still everywhere. God calls all people to love everyone, but racism is the opposite of loving everyone. Another reason is that if anyone goes anywhere throughout the country, the language that person would hear, wouldn't be pleasing to God. Proverbs 18:21 says “ The tongue has the power of life and death.” That shows that God wants everyone to know that everyone’s words and actions should be truthful and loving. The third action that shows that Americans are not following Christ is they do anything that they want because they like it. God tells humans to walk in obedience so they will live long and prosperous. (Deuteronomy 5:33) The U.S. can’t be a Christian nation until they understand and fix their ungodly
First, the United States is no longer a Christian nation because many people strive for the American dream. One reason is that most people are hedonists. A hedonist is someone who is a pleasure seeker. Anyone who pursues the American dream is a hedonist. Next, this nation is filled with greed and idolatry which leads to many conflicts between people. Matthew 22:34 says ”And the second is like it; Love your neighbor as yourself.” God calls people to tithe, love him, and love others. When people have greed they can’t love. Lastly, the American dream teaches Americans to be independent. Proverbs 3:5 says “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;” God clearly calls humans to be …show more content…
The first is that everyone hears about racism and disrespectfulness everyday. Although everyone has been told Martin Luther King Jr. ridded the U.S. from racism, it is still everywhere. God calls all people to love everyone, but racism is the opposite of loving everyone. Another reason is that if anyone goes anywhere throughout the country, the language that person would hear, wouldn't be pleasing to God. Proverbs 18:21 says “ The tongue has the power of life and death.” That shows that God wants everyone to know that everyone’s words and actions should be truthful and loving. The third action that shows that Americans are not following Christ is they do anything that they want because they like it. God tells humans to walk in obedience so they will live long and prosperous. (Deuteronomy 5:33) The U.S. can’t be a Christian nation until they understand and fix their ungodly