Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. recently made comments about returning America to “a place of godliness,” sparking controversy and calls for scrutiny by Democrats. Many conservatives believe that American democracy should be based on Christian values and protected from secular influences.
These conservatives, including antiabortion activists, church leaders, and conservative legislators, argue that Christianity is declining in public life and needs to be preserved. They oppose issues like abortion, same-sex marriage, transgender rights, and what they see as liberal dominance in education.
This movement has gained momentum since former President Donald J. Trump’s defeat in the 2020 election. Groups like the National Association of Christian Lawmakers are pushing for Christian values in legislation, while the Southern Baptist Convention is voting on issues such as limiting in vitro fertilization and women’s roles in the church.
In Congress, figures like Mike Johnson, who has ties to conservative Christian groups, have risen to power. The movement has become intertwined with the MAGA movement that supported Trump’s presidency and hopes to see him return to the White House in the future.
Overall, the debate over the role of Christianity in American democracy continues to grow, with conservatives advocating for a return to Christian values in public life.