Judeo-Christian
adjective
Ju·deo-Chris·tian
jü-ˌdā-ō-ˈkris-chən 
-ˈkrish-
also ˌjü-dē-ō-
or jü-ˌdē-ō-
: having historical roots in both Judaism and Christianity
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The coalition says members have asserted that America is specifically a Judeo-Christian or Christian nation and notes that most commission meetings took place at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, an institution with Christian leadership.
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Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
After all, this is-- this country is the birthplace of Christianity, which-- obviously emerged from-- Judeo-Christian roots.
—CBS News, 10 May 2026
The coalition says members have asserted that America is specifically a Judeo-Christian or Christian nation and notes that most commission meetings took place at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, an institution with Christian leadership.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Most Western media ethics scholarship and textbooks, while primarily secular, are informed by Judeo-Christian values, even if less overtly.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Toward a ‘Judeo-Christian’ America Things slowly began to change soon after the nation’s centennial in 1876.
—David Mislin, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
Schild is the Texas Director at RAIR Foundation USA, an organization aiming to defend America’s constitution, borders and Judeo-Christian values.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
States including Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, have passed laws requiring public schools to display the Judeo-Christian Ten Commandments in classrooms.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
As a whole, the advisers have created a more chronological approach to history lessons and reoriented the curriculum around the country’s roots in Judeo-Christian and Western culture.
—Isaac Yu, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
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Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
After all, this is-- this country is the birthplace of Christianity, which-- obviously emerged from-- Judeo-Christian roots.
—CBS News, 10 May 2026
The coalition says members have asserted that America is specifically a Judeo-Christian or Christian nation and notes that most commission meetings took place at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, an institution with Christian leadership.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Most Western media ethics scholarship and textbooks, while primarily secular, are informed by Judeo-Christian values, even if less overtly.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Toward a ‘Judeo-Christian’ America Things slowly began to change soon after the nation’s centennial in 1876.
—David Mislin, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
Schild is the Texas Director at RAIR Foundation USA, an organization aiming to defend America’s constitution, borders and Judeo-Christian values.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
States including Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, have passed laws requiring public schools to display the Judeo-Christian Ten Commandments in classrooms.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
As a whole, the advisers have created a more chronological approach to history lessons and reoriented the curriculum around the country’s roots in Judeo-Christian and Western culture.
—Isaac Yu, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Judeo-Christian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Judeo-Christian. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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