[Aeneas2112]

Why does everyone who wants the ‘God thing’ to happen in politics or the culture always assume it will be *their* version of ‘God’ that is the one?

I don’t want a ‘Christian Nation’ because I don’t want an ‘Islamic’ Nation or a ‘Satanic Nation’. I want a nation where the Constitution is followed to the degree that a Christian, Islamist, Satanist, Sikh, Jew, or Pastafarian can worship freely and follow their faith without the ability to force anyone else to abide by that faith.

There’s nothing wrong and much that is right with a person following the Lord and reaping the blessings, of course.

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

I don’t want a ‘Christian Nation’ because I don’t want an ‘Islamic’ Nation or a ‘Satanic Nation’.

Doesn't need to be a "Christian" nation officially as long as the majority of the people go back to following God, things will be much better. And, if you want to reject God, be careful what you wish for...

[EEGator]

“Why does everyone who wants the ‘God thing’ to happen in politics or the culture always assume it will be *their* version of ‘God’ that is the one?”

Because their bias is deeper than any other bias.
Many root for society to turn to anarchy and destruction so people will turn to (their) God.
Most are trash because they want terrible things to happen in society, as if it’s the only way.
I must have seen Ezekiel being referenced here thousands of times since W was in office.

[jeffersondem]

“I want a nation where the Constitution is followed to the degree that a Christian, Islamist, Satanist, Sikh, Jew, or Pastafarian can worship freely and follow their faith without the ability to force anyone else to abide by that faith.”

Fine; nothing wrong with that. The founders planned it that way.

But don't forget, the founders recognized Jesus as Lord and said so in the U.S. Constitution.

[Justa]

"I don’t want a ‘Christian Nation’ because I don’t want an ‘Islamic’ Nation or a ‘Satanic Nation"

Best keep it safe then