American Jesus is a single by punk rock band Bad Religion from their album Recipe for Hate.

The song is a cutting attack on then-president George H. W. Bush, who during the first Gulf War claimed America would win as they had Jesus on their side.

Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam also provides guest backing vocals.

The song was played during the Winter X-games on ESPN2 as background music, and MTV used to use the opening of the song during their Extreme Beach Competition show.

Simple Plan played played a cover of the song which was subsequently included on their album, Live in Japan 2002.