..Subordination of the state to Christian values is precisely what the early Puritans, even those in the tradition of the Mayflower Pilgrims, aimed to do. The First Amendment notwithstanding, large numbers of the American public (especially churchgoing Protestant Christians) have embodied this Puritan way of thinking, viewing America as a "Christan nation." Relatively recent poll data bear out the enduring character of these Puritan convictions. According to a Pew Forum poll held just prior to the 2004 election, over one-half of the public would have reservations voting for a candidate with no religious affiliation (31 percent refusing to vote for a Muslim and 15 percent for a Catholic). Mark Ellingsen
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The saying, “Subordination of the state to Christian values is precisely what the early Puritans, even those in the tradition of the Mayflower Pilgrims, aimed to do” is referring to the idea that America was founded on Christian values. As a country, we have a constitution that explicitly states a Christian nation. This is because many people still believe that the country was founded by Christians for Christians. They believe that America is a place where everyone has a place regardless of religion or race.

However, this may not be entirely correct. The idea of there being a Christian country is completely wrong. In fact, if you take a look at the history of America you will see that America was founded by many different ethnic groups and religions.

So, it was not founded by Christians but rather by people who believed in God and wanted to live together peacefully regardless of how others might be different from them.

Source: When Did Jesus Become Republican?: Rescuing Our Country And Our Values From The Right Strategies For A Postbush America

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