I think the answer is John Paul Jones
Shared religion is a factor in a sense of shared culture and identity in a nation-state. Religion, or lack thereof, is an integral part of a person's identity. People tend to group up with people of the same religion, and it helps to create a cohesion among people. It can also be used to motivate and bring together the people of a nation, calling for war, peace, or any other large-scale activity in the name of the nation's religion.
His cousin, Teddy Roosevelt
