When Washington Crossed the Delaware on Christmas 1776, It Wasn't in the Name of Christian Nationalism
Reason Magazine • 12/25/2025 – 12/26/2025
Summary
The title states that when Washington crossed the Delaware on Christmas 1776, it was not in the name of Christian nationalism. The description asserts that America was not founded to be a theocracy and should not strive to become one.
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