David Barton Says The Founding Fathers Knew People Living In The Country Wouldn't Be Atheists

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Out on a trail ride with Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, Christian nationalist pseudo-historian David Barton claims "the Founding Fathers talked about how people who live in the country, you don't have the problem with atheism or morals or anything else because the work ethic is so different out here."