I think it was Ben Franklin who said; America is founded on Christian values and it is totally un suited for any other. In light of the fact not all founders shared that religion and many were gnostic, or Masonic. IMO it was just a wish on his part. Although I myself don't profess any particular system I find the 4 Noble Truths and the 8 fold path of Buddha to be more valuable as a guide than the present Christianity as it is the US.