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James Madison and Religion in Public

In recent days, Michael Newdow – infamous for his successful initiation of the ruling striking down “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance – has broadened his efforts and has filed suit against the use of chaplains..

H.RES. 888

Affirming the rich spiritual and religious history of our Nation’s founding and subsequent history and expressing support for designation of the first week in May as `American Religious History Week’..

Thomas Jefferson and Religion at the University of Virginia

Thomas Jefferson and Religion at the University of Virginia by Dr. Mark Beliles 1 and Dr. David Barton 2It is a common assertion among many academic writers today that Thomas Jefferson, in what those writers wrongly allege to be Jefferson’s disdain for religion in general and Christianity in particular, founded the University of Virginia as […]

Christmas With the Presidents

The White House observance of Christmas before the twentieth century was not an official event. First families decorated the house modestly with greens and privately celebrated the Yuletide with family and friends…

Civic Ignorance on Display

Many stories have already been written about CNN anchor Chris Cuomo’s embarrassing historical gaff when he told a judge…

“One Nation Under God”

Despite America’s great diversity, nothing unifies Americans more than their support for public acknowledgments of God. Consider:[…]

Proclamation – America Seeks God in a Time of War – 1777

In light of America’s current war in Iraq and ongoing war against terrorism, the actions of our Founding Fathers in times of war are instructive. This is the text of the first national day of thanksgiving in America (set for December 18,1777),…