A new poll reveals some interesting views that many Americans share regarding the freedom of religion and Christianity’s role in government. The annual survey was conducted by the nonpartisan education group First Amendment Center. It found that a majority of Americans (55 percent) believe that the founding fathers established America as a Christian nation in the Constitution. Two-thirds believe they intended that America be a Christian nation. The numbers reflect the views of people who described themselves as evangelical or Republican (about 75 percent agreed) and half of Democrats and independents.

When it comes to education and religion in public...