The Christian Bible is the most read book in the world. And the impact of the Bible’s wide readership can be seen everywhere—in history, in modern day, in politics, in culture. Even in the United States, which does not consider itself a Christian nation, Judeo-Christian values have often been cited as integral to its political foundations. The pledge to the flag describes a nation under God, hopeful officials running for office use their faith to build credibility, and God or the divine is mentioned in every single state constitution (Sandstrom). It is fair to assume that something so involved in the justification of establishment, and that something so widely consumed and accepted, is pro-establishment. But the reality is more complicated Continue reading