Regarding the notion of the United States as a "Christian nation," the founders believed that
A) the official religion of the United States should be that of the majority of the people.
B) the United States serves a divine mission and biblical purpose.
C) all religion should be prohibited.
D) mixing religion and government is a recipe for disaster.
E) Both C and D.

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The founders believed that mixing religion and government is a recipe for disaster. They were intentionally secular in their approach to government and did not want to establish an official religion or mix religious beliefs with governance. The First Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, protecting individuals from government interference or mandates regarding religious practices or beliefs. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

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