Christianity’s Role in America Part 3: True to the Foundation

It’s Sunday and it’s time for Lance’s Weekly Walk!  Today we conclude our series on “Christianity’s Role in America”. But before we do that, I’ve got a couple of quick announcements to make.  I’ve gotten more involved with my Twitter account lately.  I’ve gotten over 1250 followers in just over two weeks.  It’s been a pleasure meeting so many of you.  If you haven’t yet, be sure to follow me at:  www.twitter.com/lancejponline.  My Facebook page is also getting more attention as several of you have liked me there.  You can find it at:  www.facebook.com/lancepisowicz.  Also a reminder for you to check out Lance Pisowicz Online (www.wix.comlancejp/online).  From there you can access my Facebook and Twitter page, my Youtube channel, and everything to do with my blogs.  You can also fill out a prayer request there by clicking on the “Media” tab at the top of your page.  I hope you enjoy Lance’s Weekly Walk and everything there for you at Lance Pisowicz Online.

As I just said we are completing our series on “Christianity’s Role in America” with our third installment regarding where Christianity is in our nation today.

Last week we established the fact that our nation continued to on a path supported by godly men in women, both those in power and those from more humble backgrounds.  So, the final question remains, what does Christianity mean to America today?

To begin, we will jump back about 30 years to the presidency of Ronald Reagan.  “The Great Communicator” was one of the greatest American presidents of all time, thanks to not only his personality but also the way he performed his job.

Regan once said, “Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face.”

I completely agree with that statement.  The Bible covers everything from how one should try his parents, wife, and children to how to be a good steward of His money to how one should respect authority as long as it does not directly conflict with His law.

Reagan also believed that Creationism should be taught in public schools along with Evolution, so as to present both views in a fair manner.  He understood that Evolution was based on beliefs, just like Christianity.  It was simply believed by those who claimed to “know more”.  Here’s one of his quotes about the prospect of teaching creationism:

“(Evolution) has in recent years been challenged in the world of science and is not yet believed in the scientific community to be as infallible as it once was believed.  But if it was going to be taught in the schools, then I think that also the biblical theory of creation, which is not a theory but the biblical story of creation, should also be taught.” - Ronald Reagan

I agree with President Reagan (who was a Presbyterian).  As a born-again Christian, I do not see the Bible as a theory but as the truth.

Although there are larger numbers of people in the United States who believe in other gods or no gods at all, America’s foundation is still on Christian principles.  Aside from the statistics that shows 78% of Americans identify themselves as Christians, there are certain individuals who publicly live out their faith.  Take NFL quarterback Tim Tebow for example.  Here’s a short video regarding the New York Jets’ quarterback’s faith.

Tim Tebow has been a great role model for millions of football fans during his days in college and now in the National Football League.  There have also been men in politics since Ronald Reagan who have been a shining light for Christ in their jobs.

One of those men is Mike Huckabee, a former pastor, Governor of Arkansas, and presidential candidate.  He currently hosts a weekend show on Fox News.  Although he has been criticized for his Evangelical and Conservative values, and the idea of “Doing the Right Thing” (actually a title for one of the books he has written), Huckabee is a shining example of what an American leader should be.  Here’s what Huckabee has to say about America’s foundation.

“When our founding fathers put their signatures on the Declaration of Independence, those 56 brave people, most of whom by the way were clergymen, they said that we had certain inalienable rights given to us by our Creator.” - Mike Huckabee

One of those fifty-six men was my seventh-great grandfather, Abraham Clark who was a deeply committed Christian himself.  He was a delegate from New Jersey who had two sons serve in the Continental Army.  One of the sons, Captain Clark was imprisoned on a British ship and received his only food and water through a key hole in the door to the room where he was being held.  Eventually his son was released, but this is just an example of the many sacrifices he, the other 55 signers of the Declaration of Independence, and all of the colonists made during this time.

Now we come to the present.  229 years after the revolution ended, Abraham Clark’s seventh great-grandson is here, talking about the same principles he did.  Many things have changed during those two hundred plus years but one thing has not and that is America’s foundation.

I feel it is my duty to continue the fight for a stronger nation, a freer society, and a brighter future of the Americans of tomorrow.  I still believe in simple government, the rights of the people, and a just God who provides for His people.  I hope you’ll join me in this fight, as we look to stay true to our nation’s beginnings.

It was the cause another one of my ancestors, my sixth great-grandfather, Henry Miller believed in though he suffered through a cold winter at Valley Forge in order to achieve it.  Little did he know that his story would inspire us all more than two hundred years later.

I conclude with two final quotes from the men we have talked about today.

“Our freedom is tied to our individual souls, a gift from God, not from government.” - Mike Huckabee

“We are never defeated unless we give up on God.” - Ronald Reagan

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