David, the rightful king of Israel, wrote in Psalm 33 that blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he has chosen as his own inheritance. This message is not just for Israel, but for all nations, and it's a promise that any nation can claim if they have God at the center. The founders of America believed in this promise and chose to make it a part of their nation's foundation, with phrases like 'In God we trust' appearing on currency and buildings. However, over time, America's religious history has shifted from Protestantism as the established church to a de facto national religion, and now to a more fragmented and liberal society.
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