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Great historians understand that how we view our history determines the decisions we make in the present and ultimately decides the course of our future. But what happens when we forget the truths of our history? And what are the consequences when we do?

In the classrooms and civil arenas of our nation today, you will find little evidence of the moral and Christian principles America was founded upon. Did our founding fathers intend for us to live in a secular society? Or did the founding fathers believe that Christian principles should be at the center of our government and constitution? And, what did they have to say about the separation of church and State?

In the classrooms and civil arenas of our nation today, you will find little evidence of the moral and Christian principles America was founded upon. Did our founding fathers intend for us to live in a secular society? Or did the founding fathers believe that Christian principles should be at the center of our government and constitution? And, what did they have to say about the separation of church and State?

In the classroom of our nation's history, Americans are increasingly taught opposing views of founding presidents—such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Were our nation's founders truly men of moral and religious character? And what role, if any, did their religious faith play in the founding of the American government?

In the classroom of our nation's history, Americans are increasingly taught opposing views of founding presidents—such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Were our nation's founders truly men of moral and religious character? And what role, if any, did their religious faith play in the founding of the American government?

A closer look into our nation's history reveals that our nation's founding fathers were united by their deeply spiritual beliefs that shaped the foundation of America, but many modern historians tell us just the opposite. Who were our founding fathers, how did their faith play a role in the ideas that birthed America, and do we have, as many historians claim, a godless constitution?

A closer look into our nation's history, reveals surprising and irrefutable evidence of the Bible's influence on our founding fathers and our nation's constitution. But, does a biblically-inspired constitution make America a "Christian" nation and is there a place for the Bible in today's modern, political, climate?

A closer look into our nation's history, reveals surprising and irrefutable evidence of the Bible's influence on our founding fathers and our nation's constitution. But, does a biblically-inspired constitution make America a "Christian" nation and is there a place for the Bible in today's modern, political, climate?

In modern politics, the term "separation of church and state" is most commonly used to ban acts of faith in the public arena, but a closer look into history reveals the intentions of this phrase to be just the opposite. How then, has our history been redefined and rewritten?

In modern politics, the term "separation of church and state" is most commonly used to ban acts of faith in the public arena, but a closer look into history reveals the intentions of this phrase to be just the opposite. How then, has our history been redefined and rewritten?

Since its founding, the United States of America has experienced unprecedented levels of success and freedom. But, what inspired our nation's founders, in the writing of our constitution, that enabled us to have such success? Can the freedom and prosperity of our nation be attributed to its spiritual foundation?

During the Revolutionary War of the 1700s, the local church, pastors, and clergymen played a pivotal role in the founding of our nation. But, how did the church respond to such lingering issues as slavery and civil rights? Is there still a role for churches and pastors to play in today's political arena?

During the Revolutionary War of the 1700s, the local church, pastors, and clergymen played a pivotal role in the founding of our nation. But, how did the church respond to such lingering issues as slavery and civil rights? Is there still a role for churches and pastors to play in today's political arena?

In today's civil arena, our religious freedoms are often relegated to private acts of worship. But, was this our founding father's intent? Were these freedoms established to limit religious expression and Biblical values in government, or to endorse them?

The rulings of our modern courtrooms bear little resemblance to the original intent of our founding fathers. What is the responsibility and role of our nation's voting citizens in our judicial process? What has affected this dramatic and historical change in our local and national courtrooms?

The legal interpretations of the Supreme Court have become the final determiner in the policies that affect the daily lives of American citizens. Are all branches of the government created equal? Does the Supreme Court now wield more power than our founding fathers ever intended?

Many visitors to our nation's capital would be shocked to discover that the faith of our founding fathers has, indeed, been chiseled in stone throughout our nation's capital. But why has this irrefutable evidence of our great, spiritual, heritage been covered up and forgotten?

Many visitors to our nation's capital would be shocked to discover that the faith of our founding fathers has, indeed, been chiseled in stone throughout our nation's capital. But why has this irrefutable evidence of our great, spiritual, heritage been covered up and forgotten?

Many visitors to our nation's capital would be shocked to discover that the faith of our founding fathers has, indeed, been chiseled in stone throughout our nation's capital. But why has this irrefutable evidence of our great, spiritual, heritage been covered up and forgotten?

Since the founding of our nation, the philosophy and content taught within the American classroom has dramatically changed. Many Americans today are uninformed or even misinformed about the spiritual heritage of our nation. What can history tell us about a nation who forgets its past?

Since the founding of our nation, the philosophy and content taught within the American classroom has dramatically changed. Many Americans today are uninformed or even misinformed about the spiritual heritage of our nation. What can history tell us about a nation who forgets its past?

Many of our greatest revolutionary heroes were patriots of African descent. Many courageous and effective black leaders played pivotal roles in our government as early as the late 1800s. What is the story and inspiration behind these great patriots and heroes of the faith and why have so many of their stories remained silent?

Many of our greatest revolutionary heroes were patriots of African descent. Many courageous and effective black leaders played pivotal roles in our government as early as the late 1800s. What is the story and inspiration behind these great patriots and heroes of the faith and why have so many of their stories remained silent?

Many of our greatest revolutionary heroes were patriots of African descent. Many courageous and effective black leaders played pivotal roles in our government as early as the late 1800s. What is the story and inspiration behind these great patriots and heroes of the faith and why have so many of their stories remained silent?

The rich, spiritual, heritage, and religious beliefs of our founding fathers is met with increasing hostility in the political arena. What can history tell us about the success or failure of mixing religious faith with political influence and what role does a citizen play in maintaining the spiritual integrity of our nation?

The United States government was founded upon the principle of shared power and responsibility between its separate branches. But what role, if any, does the common citizen have in the operation of government, and who did the founding fathers intend to hold our government accountable for its actions?