HOW RELIGIOUS LIBERTY SUSTAINED AMERICA.
Published In: National Review, 2026, v. 78, n. 3. P. 39 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Ali, Ayaan Hirsi 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses the enduring influence of Christianity on American political and moral frameworks as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. It argues against the notion that religion is fading from public life, asserting that while institutional trust in churches may have declined, the foundational principles of liberty and justice in the U.S. are deeply rooted in Christian thought. The Founders, predominantly Christian, crafted the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution with a moral grammar shaped by their faith, emphasizing that rights preexist government and that power must be limited. The article concludes that Christianity continues to play a significant role in shaping American values and political discourse, suggesting that its principles are essential for the nation's future. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:National Review. 2026/03, Vol. 78, Issue 3, p39
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Law
- Publication Date:2026
- ISSN:0028-0038
- Accession Number:191028067
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