Was America Founded as a Christian Nation?
Jan 21, 2026 • Dr. Pe
Did America have a Christian founding? In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, Dr. Peter Lillback (president of Westminster Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania) visited Covenant Church to share a thoughtful exploration of this enduring question from a Reformed Presbyterian perspective.
Using the PowerPoint linked below, Dr. Lillback traced the deep Christian influences that shaped the moral and intellectual foundations of America—the principles embedded in our founding documents and the vital role of biblical truth in fostering liberty and virtue—while carefully considering the framers’ commitment to religious freedom.