[Semper]

The USA is a country which contains many Christians but that is not the essence of this country. The essence of this country is FREEDOM. The freedom of individual choice. That essence has been eroded over time and we now have much less freedom of choice than was intended. But, that is the consequence of a lack of vigilance.

[microgood]

The essence of this country is FREEDOM. The freedom of individual choice.

I agree. Ironically, the concept of freedom itself came from Christianity in that we are given "free will" by God but are accountable. Other religions are not this generous. I do agree the Constitution is there to protect our "God-given rights".