- United States
- Wash.
- Letter
I am writing as a constituent who deeply values the First Amendment and the constitutional commitment to religious freedom and religious neutrality. I appreciate your consistent recognition of the danger posed by Christian nationalism and your understanding of why the separation of church and state is essential to a pluralistic democracy.
I am increasingly concerned by the visible rise of Christian nationalist rhetoric within government spaces—particularly when it appears on official websites, social media accounts, or statements made using public resources. When government institutions promote a particular religious identity or frame national belonging in theological terms, this crosses a constitutional line. These are not private expressions of faith; they are acts of government speech.
As you know, Christian nationalism is not Christianity, nor is it religious freedom. It is a political ideology rooted in false history and selective mythology—one that often reinforces racial and cultural exclusion. The Constitution is explicit on this point: there is no established religion, no religious test for office, and no divine sanction for state power. These principles are not symbolic; they are enforceable guardrails.
I am writing to express my support for strong congressional action to address this issue. In particular, I hope you will continue to advocate for:
- Oversight hearings to determine how Christian nationalist messaging is being approved and disseminated within federal agencies.
- The removal of religious-supremacist content from all government-controlled platforms.
- Clear, enforceable standards reaffirming that no administration may use the machinery of government to promote religious or racial supremacy
Thank you for your leadership, your vigilance, and your commitment to protecting constitutional governance. I am grateful for your work and for your willingness to defend these principles at a moment when they are under real strain.