The facts are clear when you look at how different religions shape nations around the world. More than 80 countries officially favor one religion over others. This creates vastly different societies depending on which faith leads the way.
Islamic states dominate when it comes to official government religion. Twenty-seven countries make Islam their state religion, mostly in the Middle East and North Africa. These nations often impose strict religious laws that control how people live their daily lives.
Christian nations take a much different approach to religious freedom. Only 13 countries officially make Christianity their state religion, and most of these are in Europe. But 40 more countries unofficially favor Christianity, showing how Christian values naturally spread through free societies.
The treatment of religious minorities tells the real story. In Islamic states, Christians are often classified as second-class citizens who must pay special taxes called jizya. They face restrictions on building churches and practicing their faith openly.
Christian-majority nations generally protect religious freedom for all citizens. Even when Christianity gets preferential treatment, other faiths can still worship freely. This shows the fundamental difference between Christian principles of love and Islamic systems of control.
The numbers prove which system works better for human dignity. Countries with established Islamic law tend to severely regulate religious practice and ban minority groups. Christian nations typically allow diverse faiths to coexist peacefully.
These differences matter for America as we face growing Islamic influence worldwide. Our Christian heritage built the greatest nation on earth through principles of freedom and individual rights. Islamic theocracies create oppression and limit human potential.
Americans must understand these facts as we defend our Christian values against those who want to change our nation. The comparison between Christian freedom and Islamic control could not be more clear. We must choose which path our country will follow.