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Has the United States ever had a non-Christian President?
Since the inception of the United States, has the term “America” ever referred to something more than simply “the United States”?Has the United States ever been formally condemned by the United Nations?United States Incarceration RateHow did the South USA become more overtly Christian than the North?Financing of the Continental Army vs. Legion of the United States/United States ArmyWere New York or Philadelphia ever declared the capital of the United States?How did Christianity replace Roman Paganism and other ancient religions?Primary sources on Medieval Christian depictions of non-Christians (in English)Has The USPS / APWU Ever Had A Strike Since 1970?Has there been any court cases regarding the Third Amendment to the United States Constitution?
If Bernie Sanders wins the 2020 election, he would be the first Jewish POTUS in American history (regardless of how 'cultural' his Judaism may be). Given this, would him being the first Jewish POTUS also make him, more generally, America's first non-Christian POTUS?
America is a young nation, at least compared to its peers, but there's still a lot of POTUSes, many of which I don't know much, if anything, about, and I'm just curious if any of them weren't Christian.
I originally asked this on r/AskHistorians, but apparently it breaks their '20 year rule' thing. Thus, I ask here. :)
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If Bernie Sanders wins the 2020 election, he would be the first Jewish POTUS in American history (regardless of how 'cultural' his Judaism may be). Given this, would him being the first Jewish POTUS also make him, more generally, America's first non-Christian POTUS?
America is a young nation, at least compared to its peers, but there's still a lot of POTUSes, many of which I don't know much, if anything, about, and I'm just curious if any of them weren't Christian.
I originally asked this on r/AskHistorians, but apparently it breaks their '20 year rule' thing. Thus, I ask here. :)
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Nominal, that is, one assumes.
– Luke Sawczak
1 hour ago
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Their '20 year rule' speaks mountains about what they think Trump's devotion is. The other presidents during that period were unequivocally Christian.
– Denis de Bernardy
1 hour ago
@DenisdeBernardy Not necessarily. As far as I can tell, it simply means they don't want to get into a debate over it and aren't going to make an exception for this specific case. reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/45wqkl/…
– JAB
20 mins ago
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If Bernie Sanders wins the 2020 election, he would be the first Jewish POTUS in American history (regardless of how 'cultural' his Judaism may be). Given this, would him being the first Jewish POTUS also make him, more generally, America's first non-Christian POTUS?
America is a young nation, at least compared to its peers, but there's still a lot of POTUSes, many of which I don't know much, if anything, about, and I'm just curious if any of them weren't Christian.
I originally asked this on r/AskHistorians, but apparently it breaks their '20 year rule' thing. Thus, I ask here. :)
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If Bernie Sanders wins the 2020 election, he would be the first Jewish POTUS in American history (regardless of how 'cultural' his Judaism may be). Given this, would him being the first Jewish POTUS also make him, more generally, America's first non-Christian POTUS?
America is a young nation, at least compared to its peers, but there's still a lot of POTUSes, many of which I don't know much, if anything, about, and I'm just curious if any of them weren't Christian.
I originally asked this on r/AskHistorians, but apparently it breaks their '20 year rule' thing. Thus, I ask here. :)
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Nominal, that is, one assumes.
– Luke Sawczak
1 hour ago
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Their '20 year rule' speaks mountains about what they think Trump's devotion is. The other presidents during that period were unequivocally Christian.
– Denis de Bernardy
1 hour ago
@DenisdeBernardy Not necessarily. As far as I can tell, it simply means they don't want to get into a debate over it and aren't going to make an exception for this specific case. reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/45wqkl/…
– JAB
20 mins ago
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Nominal, that is, one assumes.
– Luke Sawczak
1 hour ago
1
Their '20 year rule' speaks mountains about what they think Trump's devotion is. The other presidents during that period were unequivocally Christian.
– Denis de Bernardy
1 hour ago
@DenisdeBernardy Not necessarily. As far as I can tell, it simply means they don't want to get into a debate over it and aren't going to make an exception for this specific case. reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/45wqkl/…
– JAB
20 mins ago
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Nominal, that is, one assumes.
– Luke Sawczak
1 hour ago
Nominal, that is, one assumes.
– Luke Sawczak
1 hour ago
1
1
Their '20 year rule' speaks mountains about what they think Trump's devotion is. The other presidents during that period were unequivocally Christian.
– Denis de Bernardy
1 hour ago
Their '20 year rule' speaks mountains about what they think Trump's devotion is. The other presidents during that period were unequivocally Christian.
– Denis de Bernardy
1 hour ago
@DenisdeBernardy Not necessarily. As far as I can tell, it simply means they don't want to get into a debate over it and aren't going to make an exception for this specific case. reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/45wqkl/…
– JAB
20 mins ago
@DenisdeBernardy Not necessarily. As far as I can tell, it simply means they don't want to get into a debate over it and aren't going to make an exception for this specific case. reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/45wqkl/…
– JAB
20 mins ago
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Only two US presidents haven't self-described themselves as being Christians to date: Lincoln (whose case is murky) and Jefferson (who rejected the idea of the divinity of Jesus and became a deist later in life).
If you scan through the linked list, you'll see a further note on Andrew Johnson, who was nominally Christian but is considered to be one of the least religious presidents to date.
If you look at actual practice, the current occupant of the White House might be a good addition to that list. While Presbyterian Christian on paper, he exhibits a laundry list of behaviors that, depending on viewpoint, might disqualify him from being considered devout, and he notoriously doesn't go to church.
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The last sentence looks like a marginal political attack. However, there is a little something to it. At the time of his election, Trump was viewed by the American public as the least religious candidate. However, he's made a big effort to court the Evangelical vote since (despite often comical ignorance of the religion) and rumors that he previously claimed atheism have so far turned out to be false.
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Only two US presidents haven't self-described themselves as being Christians to date: Lincoln (whose case is murky) and Jefferson (who rejected the idea of the divinity of Jesus and became a deist later in life).
If you scan through the linked list, you'll see a further note on Andrew Johnson, who was nominally Christian but is considered to be one of the least religious presidents to date.
If you look at actual practice, the current occupant of the White House might be a good addition to that list. While Presbyterian Christian on paper, he exhibits a laundry list of behaviors that, depending on viewpoint, might disqualify him from being considered devout, and he notoriously doesn't go to church.
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The last sentence looks like a marginal political attack. However, there is a little something to it. At the time of his election, Trump was viewed by the American public as the least religious candidate. However, he's made a big effort to court the Evangelical vote since (despite often comical ignorance of the religion) and rumors that he previously claimed atheism have so far turned out to be false.
– T.E.D.♦
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Only two US presidents haven't self-described themselves as being Christians to date: Lincoln (whose case is murky) and Jefferson (who rejected the idea of the divinity of Jesus and became a deist later in life).
If you scan through the linked list, you'll see a further note on Andrew Johnson, who was nominally Christian but is considered to be one of the least religious presidents to date.
If you look at actual practice, the current occupant of the White House might be a good addition to that list. While Presbyterian Christian on paper, he exhibits a laundry list of behaviors that, depending on viewpoint, might disqualify him from being considered devout, and he notoriously doesn't go to church.
answered 1 hour ago
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The last sentence looks like a marginal political attack. However, there is a little something to it. At the time of his election, Trump was viewed by the American public as the least religious candidate. However, he's made a big effort to court the Evangelical vote since (despite often comical ignorance of the religion) and rumors that he previously claimed atheism have so far turned out to be false.
– T.E.D.♦
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Only two US presidents haven't self-described themselves as being Christians to date: Lincoln (whose case is murky) and Jefferson (who rejected the idea of the divinity of Jesus and became a deist later in life).
If you scan through the linked list, you'll see a further note on Andrew Johnson, who was nominally Christian but is considered to be one of the least religious presidents to date.
If you look at actual practice, the current occupant of the White House might be a good addition to that list. While Presbyterian Christian on paper, he exhibits a laundry list of behaviors that, depending on viewpoint, might disqualify him from being considered devout, and he notoriously doesn't go to church.
answered 1 hour ago
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Only two US presidents haven't self-described themselves as being Christians to date: Lincoln (whose case is murky) and Jefferson (who rejected the idea of the divinity of Jesus and became a deist later in life).
If you scan through the linked list, you'll see a further note on Andrew Johnson, who was nominally Christian but is considered to be one of the least religious presidents to date.
If you look at actual practice, the current occupant of the White House might be a good addition to that list. While Presbyterian Christian on paper, he exhibits a laundry list of behaviors that, depending on viewpoint, might disqualify him from being considered devout, and he notoriously doesn't go to church.
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The last sentence looks like a marginal political attack. However, there is a little something to it. At the time of his election, Trump was viewed by the American public as the least religious candidate. However, he's made a big effort to court the Evangelical vote since (despite often comical ignorance of the religion) and rumors that he previously claimed atheism have so far turned out to be false.
– T.E.D.♦
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The last sentence looks like a marginal political attack. However, there is a little something to it. At the time of his election, Trump was viewed by the American public as the least religious candidate. However, he's made a big effort to court the Evangelical vote since (despite often comical ignorance of the religion) and rumors that he previously claimed atheism have so far turned out to be false.
– T.E.D.♦
25 mins ago
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The last sentence looks like a marginal political attack. However, there is a little something to it. At the time of his election, Trump was viewed by the American public as the least religious candidate. However, he's made a big effort to court the Evangelical vote since (despite often comical ignorance of the religion) and rumors that he previously claimed atheism have so far turned out to be false.
– T.E.D.♦
25 mins ago
The last sentence looks like a marginal political attack. However, there is a little something to it. At the time of his election, Trump was viewed by the American public as the least religious candidate. However, he's made a big effort to court the Evangelical vote since (despite often comical ignorance of the religion) and rumors that he previously claimed atheism have so far turned out to be false.
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Their '20 year rule' speaks mountains about what they think Trump's devotion is. The other presidents during that period were unequivocally Christian.
– Denis de Bernardy
1 hour ago
@DenisdeBernardy Not necessarily. As far as I can tell, it simply means they don't want to get into a debate over it and aren't going to make an exception for this specific case. reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/45wqkl/…
– JAB
20 mins ago