The Bible: Rock of Our Republic
By Stephen McDowell / The Providence Foundation
On June 8, 1845, President Andrew Jackson said that "the Bible is the rock on which
our Republic rests." Early Americans would almost universally agree that the
religious, social, educational, and political life of America was primarily shaped by
the Bible. Our states were colonized by people who desired to freely worship the God
of the Bible; our schools were begun so that everyone would be able to read and
understand the Bible for themselves; our universities were founded to train ministers
who were knowledgeable of the Scriptures; our laws and constitutions were written
based on Biblical ideas; and our founding fathers overwhelmingly had a Biblical
worldview.
The Christian Colonial Foundation of America
By William Einwechter / The Christian Statesman
As important as the Declaration of Independence, the War for
Independence, and the Constitution were, and as important as men such as
Adams, Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, and Madison were, we should not
look here for the foundations of the United States. No, the actual
foundations of this nation were laid in the colonial period. It was
during that era that the intentions of God for America were made
explicit; it was during that period that the true moral, legal, and
spiritual foundation of the nation were laid.
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!
By Patrick Henry / Libertyonline
Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they
have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the
price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what
course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me
death!
Defending the Declaration: How the Bible and Christianity Influenced the Writing of
the Declaration of Independence
By Roger Schultz / Contra Mundum
Gary Amos emphasizes what should be obvious - that the Declaration contains much
theological language. References to "Nature's God", the "Creator", "Divine
Providence", and the "Supreme Judge" are explicitly religious. (What would the ACLU do
if legislators used language like this today?) Amos further argues that terms such as
"unalienable rights" and "self-evident truths" are best understood in the context of
the Judeo-Christian heritage, which was the dominant influence on the Western legal
tradition. By arranging his chapters around these key terms, Amos offers an excellent
education in the etymological development of legal and political ideas.
A Celebration of Independence Day
By Marcia G. Phyfer
Majestic Photos, music, founding documents, and Scripture praising the Author and Keeper of our land, God, Bless America. If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
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