>>this nation was founded and exists
This nation was founded upon the precept of Self-Evident Truth.
“ALMIGHTY GOD HATH CREATED THE MIND FREE”
It is the inalienable right of the INDIVIDUAL to exercise that free mind in pursuit of an understanding of, and relationship with, their Creator - IF they so choose.
It is NOT within the scope of purpose for American Governance to Mandate what the path of that pursuit should be.
There are Christian folks who arrived at their spiritual position only after having examined other religions and having recognized the self-evident truth, for themselves, that YAHWEH is who Judeo-Christianity says He is. But that Truth is not for you, or for the government, to impose upon others.
We don’t have the Church of England here, and for good reason - BECAUSE THE 1st AMENDMENT FORBIDS IT.
It’s part of the difference between being a free Citizen - and a royal Subject.
Yes...we are not coerced by government but we are free only within the scope of a Judaeo Chrstian foundation...not a pagan or secular or Muslim one.
I agree with this essay - I encourage you to take a look
http://www.rbvincent.com/usconstitution.htm