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An open letter to all Americans

Dear proponents of religious liberties,

We are at a crucial point in our nation’s history and faith. Many Americans are unaware of the history of the Christian faith in the United States and the liberties afforded Christians by our founding fathers. Today’s American youth are being taught history with important facts being left out and the media is having a staggering effect on America’s understanding of religion and government. Is the phrase “separation of church and state” in the United States Constitution? Read more »

Letters from the Danbury Baptists to Thomas Jefferson

Sir,
Among the many millions in America and Europe who rejoice in your election to office, we embrace the first opportunity which we have enjoyed in our collective capacity, since your inauguration, to express our great satisfaction in your appointment to the Chief Magistracy in the United States. And though the mode of expression may be less courtly and pompous than what many others clothe their addresses with, we beg you, sir, to believe, that none is more sincere. Read more »

Jefferson’s Reply

Gentlemen,
The affectionate sentiment of esteem and approbation which you are so good as to express towards me, on behalf of the Danbury Baptist Association, give me the highest satisfaction. My duties dictate a faithful and zealous pursuit of the interests of my constituents, and in proportion as they are persuaded of my fidelity to those duties, the discharge of them becomes more and more pleasing. Read more »

Voting: A Christian and Civic Duty

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“It is the duty of Christians to select and prefer Christians for their rulers.”
— John Jay, first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court

America is suffering because many of its leaders have stopped recognizing Gods authority, and many Christians have stopped voting according to Biblical principles. Since 1973, over 40 million innocent, unborn babies have had their lives taken. Same-sex marriage has been legalized in some areas of the United States and is being pushed in governmental institutions and public schools nationwide. Christians are increasingly being persecuted and seeing their religious freedom taken away. As Christians, we are commanded to participate in government and to choose godly leaders. And we owe this participation to the God who created us, to our families and communities, and to the men and women risking their lives to defend our freedom. It starts with you. Read more »