Something Missing from Our Fourth of July Celebrations

"It was such a curious omission. Last September, in a speech at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute in Washington, D.C., President Barack Obama was taking his audience on a quick tour of early U.S. history when he referenced a line from the Declaration of Independence, whose 135th anniversary we will celebrate next week."

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'One Nation Under God' by Jon McNaughton

"As we approach the patriotic summer days of Flag Day and Independence Day, we should reflect on what the United State means to each of us. Join artist Jon McNaughton as he talks about his painting 'One Nation Under God.' Then ask yourself where you would be in the picture."

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The Faith of the Founders: How Christian Were They?

"One of today’s most contentious culture wars is over the religious commitments of our nation’s founders.

Were most of them orthodox Christians, deists, or agnostics? Scholarly books, college classes, radio talk shows, and blogs all debate this issue, and the Texas Board of Education recently joined the fray. Because of Texas’ large number of students, its huge educational fund, and its statewide curriculum guidelines, this board strongly influences what textbooks are published in the United States."

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