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Could it be said that Americans have replaced God with the US Constitution?

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Not really. The Constitution has not prohibited religion; churches, synagogues, temples and other places of worship exist and are legal. Even “separation of church and state” is a policy begun as a concept encouraged by Jefferson and usually adhered to for several reasons, primarily…

Freedom of religion includes all religions (not just Christianity) as well as freedom from religion. The U.S. was not
established as a theocracy.

No one is required to follow any specific religious beliefs—but everyone here must follow our country’s laws.

So they need to remain separate.
JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
@bijouxbroussard Perfect answer.