He will therefore seek to establish for his country in the eyes of the world, such a character as shall make her not unworthy of the name of a Christian nation.

Sir, there is no Christian nation, thus free to choose as we are, which would establish slavery.

America should function as a Christian nation.

There's a lot of America that's Christian. I would not describe us, though, on the whole, as a Christian nation.

Are we a Christian nation now? It's doubtful. But did we start out as one? Without question.

This is a nation that professes to be a Christian nation," [Suelo] tells me, surveying his temporary kingdom. "And yet it's basically illegal to live according to the teachings of Jesus.