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America A Christian Nation
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56 signers of the Declaration of Independence
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Alexis de Tocqueville Democracy in America, 1835 He developed the term: American Exceptionalism
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“The position of the Americans is quite exceptional, and it may be believed that no Democratic people will even be place in a similar one.”
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We take for granted that our stability is natural; but it is actually Super Natural
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“The comparisons of our government with these of Europe are like a comparison of heaven and hell.” Thomas Jefferson
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Any nation and/or individual who lives out Biblical principles GOD WILL BLESS!
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In 1816, John Adams listed several people who should be getting the credit:
White Preachers Black Preachers Rev. Samuel Cooper Rev. Richard Allen Rev. Johnathan Mayhew Rev. Absolum Jones Rev. George Whitefield Rev. John Marrant Rev. Charles Chauncy Rev. L. Haynes
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Elected to office in 1768; re-elected for the next 45 years; held 9 different political offices
Wentworth Cheswell
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“After that time of prayer in congress, even the stern old Quakers had tears running down their cheeks.” Silas Deane
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“Millions will be upon their knees at once before their Great Creator, imploring His forgiveness and blessings…” John Adams
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“The hand of Providence has been so conspicuous in all this that he must be worse than an infidel that lacks faith, and more than wicked, that has not gratitude enough to acknowledge his obligations.” - George Washington
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Battle of Yorktown, 1781
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John Elliot, 1661 printed the Bible in many languages except English
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“Resolved, that the United States Congress highly approves… and recommends this edition of the Bible to the inhabitants of the United States.” Philadelphia, Sept. 10, 1782
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1783 Peace Treaty “Treaty of Paris” “In the name of the Most Holy and undivided Trinity…”
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John Witherspoon,
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Charles Thompson,
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Dr. Benjamin Rush, died 1813
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Francis Hopkins,
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Samuel Adams
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Roger Sherman
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John Adams
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Charles Carroll
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George Washington’s Farewell Speech
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WHAT IS YOUR ROLE AS A CHRISTIAN?
#1. Educate yourself on History of our Founding Fathers Faith #2. Read the Bible seriously and systematically. #3. Have a prayer life as the foundation for all you do. #4. Vote people into office with Christian morals, values and beliefs.
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