The American creed did not drop from the sky

Is America a “creedal” nation, or one bound only by a unifying culture? This is one of several debates roiling conservatism these days. Conservatives may find solace in thinking, well, unlike our liberal brethren, at least we’re not facing a takeover by communists who hate America. But this debate is vital.

A new report by my friend and Heritage Foundation colleague Jay Richards settles the issue brilliantly. “We should reject the false dilemma that pits the American creed against American culture. Rightly framed, they are partners in the same story,” writes Richards.