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Trump's May 17 rally is part of 250 years of failed attempts at a Christian nation

RNS·Jerome Copulsky·19 days ago
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(RNS) — Although not known for his piety or his deep knowledge of the Bible or matters of Christian theology, President Donald J. Trump fancies himself presiding over a religious revival, boasting that he has “ done more for religion than any other president .” Last fall, as part of his Freedom 250 commission, he launched the America Prays initiative to encourage Americans to dedicate an hour a week in prayer. As part of this initiative, the commission is staging “ Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving ,” a gathering on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Sunday (May 17), the anniversary of the date the Second Continental Congress recommended observing a “a day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer.” Prominent members of the Trump administration are slated to attend , including Secretary of State Marco Rubio (via video) and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, as well as Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.…

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