America Quote by D. James Kennedy
“The Supreme Court has said that America is a Christian nation. But to make such a statement today causes reporters, newsmen, and many politicians to go ballistic.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, date unknown, USA
The claim that America is a Christian nation is controversial and provokes strong reactions from media and politicians today.
In simple terms: Calling America a Christian nation sparks intense backlash.
Key Takeaway
Expect strong criticism when making sweeping cultural claims.
Themes
religion
politics
media
public opinion
Mood
controversial
defensive
Type
political
social commentary
When to use this quote
- political debates
- news commentary
- public speeches
- policy discussions
Key Concepts
national identity
secularism
free speech
Questions to Reflect On
- How does labeling a nation affect its pluralism?
- What evidence supports or refutes this claim?
A Different Perspective
Such statements can alienate non‑Christian citizens and oversimplify complex history.
![“Take an instance: the removal of the motto [In God We Trust] fetched out a clamor from the pulpit; little groups and small conventions of clergymen gathered themselves together all over the country, and one of these little groups, consisting of twenty-two ministers, put up a prodigious assertion…” quote by Mark Twain](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/500/mark-twain-22_christian-community_take-an-instance-the-removal-of-the-mott_486242.jpg)
![“I'll smoke, I'll cough, I'll get the tumors, I'll die, deal? Thank you America. [salutes]” quote by Bill Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d2/bill-hicks-970_america_i-ll-smoke-i-ll-cough-i-ll-get-the-tumor_655.jpg)
