President Donald Trump and members of his administration have long used allegations of anti-Christian discrimination as a rallying cry for supporters, arguing that policies and laws on issues like school prayer and LGBTQ+ rights threaten Christians' right to express their beliefs. Weeks into his second term, Trump took action, signing an executive order on 'Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias.' The order vowed to 'protect the religious freedoms of Americans and end the anti-Christian weaponization of government' by identifying anti-Christian conduct and recommending policy changes. In mid-April, Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructed employees in the State Department to report any incidents of such bias that occurred during the Biden administration. Many critics contest claims of widespread discrimination against Christians in U.S. society, given that Christians are the country's largest faith group and benefit from associated privileges. Consider how Christmas is recognized as a...
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