Should we also call the US a 'White Nation'?

Question

Some Christians seem to think it's acceptable to call the US a 'Christian Nation' simply because Christians are the majority. I admit that they are the majority, but that in no way makes them right. So using that 'logic' should we also say America is a 'White Nation'?

*If you are not white please do not take offense. I am merely trying to make a point and do not agree with using either phrase.

Some of you guys seem to be missing the point. I did not say that the majority of Christians are white, nor was I implying that. I honestly don't know how you got that from my question...

Answer 1

This is an excellent point. Calling the US a white nation wouldn't be tolerated today, and neither should calling it a Christian nation. Lev's right, both are things we should have grown past by now.

Answer 2

wow, who ever thought calling the US " Christian nation" were stupid. I dont agree with it either, the US is for everyone, as its history was people going over to the " new land" and calling it home, immigrant from all over the world. Theres plenty of other religions in America, not just Christianity. Just like there are plenty of mixed races too.

Its kinda prejudiced to name it Christian nation or anything in that sense. Keep it too The United States, makes more sens.

Answer 3

you are wrong. America was a white nation until about 10 years ago. Unless Hispanics and asians are considered white. I never understood the whole racist thing, but facts are facts. Most Americans were white but that never ment they were superior. There are differences between Christians and non christians. There are no difference between people because of skin colar. America is called a Christian nation because it was founded on Christian principles not just because of the majority. If the majority was all that mattered they wouldn't have made freedome of religion a right.

Answer 4

It never was completely either. It also should not be considered a non-white or non-Christian nation. The USA was always meant as a place for all races and all religions to be free and has never fully lived up to that with some times being noticeably worse and more hypocritical than other times.

Answer 5

I know what you mean and you are not wrong. However, widening this a bit further, whites would be in minority if we see the total population of the world. And as envisaged by some people, if a unified world government is formed, say after 100 years, would the earth be called a non-white nation? I think it should be.

Answer 6

I'm willing to bet that the people who are fighting for a "Christan Nation", would be fighting for a "White Nation", and "No Disabled people" nation next. It's a slippery slope, and it's important to remember our country was founded on religious freedom for a reason!

Answer 7

Truly excellent point, I'm a little disappointed that I didn't think of it first..... I'm also amazed at how many people chose to be offended by your question. Probably just a knee-jerk reaction by christians that couldn't think of any sort of counter argument.

Answer 8

Jesus saves, yes, we have a white house... and with a little bit of luck, there will be a Black man in it in November! ;-)

The goal of our system of government is not and should not be to ensure the will of the majority but to ensure the rights of the minority.

Answer 9

Actually these are the same so-called Christians calling it a "White Nation" in the 1950s. Sadly, ignorance reigns where true search for Christ does not. They think they already know it all, and in their Pride have missed the precepts of Christ.

Answer 10

I like your argument.
There's nothing particularly wrong with self-identifying with a religion, but it's just downright unfair to foist your identification onto an entire nation, particularly one whose founding fathers strove to escape oppression and the forcing of beliefs on society.
Benjamin Franklin must be spinning in his grave.