Numerous faiths have thrived in the United States. A majority of Americans claim that religion plays a critical role in their lives, a quantity unique among developed countries. From early colonial days, America has been strongly influenced by religion. Many claim America is a Christian nation but looking back on both the founding and political doctrine of the nation, it is hard to support that conclusion. American ideals complimented the Christian faith mostly due to the fact that at the time of colonization, Christianity was the overwhelming predominant religion. In order to get the consent of the people, the founders realized they needed to appeal to their strongly held beliefs, the most important being their faith. As America continued
