In this episode, we talk about American Exceptionalism. America is exceptional. If the reasons for that exceptionalism bleed into a divine mandate or blessing, it reflects confusion about what the City on a Hill is all about.
NOTES:
Some helpful links:
- https://www.heritage.org/american-founders/commentary/why-american-exceptionalism-different-other-countries-nationalisms
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_exceptionalism
- https://www.pewresearch.org/2006/05/09/the-problem-of-american-exceptionalism/
RECAP/TAKEAWAYS:
The definition of American Exceptionalism is important. America is exceptional because of our system, our people, our natural resources, and probably many other reasons — Not because it was endowed by Christian founders with Christian principles which gave it favored status with God.
American Exceptionalism is different than nationalism. See our previous episodes on nationalism:
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