Were We Founded as a Christian Nation?
Were We Founded as a Christian Nation?
How was our nation founded? At its beginning was it intended to be a Christian nation? What is the real reason for the concept of “separation of Church and state?” In this episode, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, shares the answers to these and other questions about the founding of our great nation. In addition, he interviews Bishop Joseph L. Coffey, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese for Military Services about the great need for Catholic chaplains to provide the Sacraments to the brave men and women who protect our freedom by giving their lives to military service.
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