Lyric discussion by iconofsin 

Cover art for God Given lyrics by Nine Inch Nails

In my opinion...

I don't think the song has much to do with christianity. Anyone who knows anything about the setting of Year Zero knows that there is no longer any seperation of church and state. Instead Church and State now are the same. So in reality, this song could be about the new government that was established. The religious government.

My Interpretation

That's kind of what I'm thinking, don't mean to delve into conspiracy theories or anything like it, but it kind of comes across as a Freemason expose.

"I'm afraid we're going to ask you to leave Guess you cannot win With the color of your skin You won't be getting in to the Promised Land This is just another case You people still don't know your place Step aside, out the way, wipe that look off your face 'Cause we are the divine Separated from the swine."