Wallbuilders Live! With David Barton & Rick Green

What happens when Christians retreat from public life? The vacuum never stays empty. Today's episode explores a controversial planned Muslim community in Dallas, raising profound questions about religious freedom within constitutional boundaries.At the heart of this discussion lies a critical observation: as Christian influence has diminished in many communities over decades, other religious groups have naturally stepped into leadership positions. Concerns arise when religious communities potentially create parallel governments operating outside constitutional authority.The founding fathers crafted a brilliant framework that allowed for religious diversity while maintaining national cohesion. They recognized that morality requires objective standards, and after examining all religious traditions, concluded that biblical principles produced the most beneficial results for society. Even Thomas Jefferson, often mischaracterized as anti-religious, affirmed Jesus as the greatest moral teacher and created simp