Was Abraham Lincoln a Christian? Historians Debate President's Faith

As Presidents' Day approaches, scholars continue debating whether Abraham Lincoln was a Christian. A 1913 book claimed he was, while contemporary biographer Allen Guelzo stated in 2000 that he was not. Lincoln was a skilled politician who understood his public, a compassionate president who agonized about sending soldiers to die, and a private man with complex personal beliefs. His religious convictions remain difficult to categorize definitively, making him one of America's most spiritually enigmatic presidents.