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June 12, 1775: First Congressional Fasting and Prayer Proclamation

This post is part 2 of the series:When Congress Asked America to Fast, Pray, and Give Thanks to GodJune 12, 1775 The Second Continental Congress issues the first of sixteen spiritual proclamations concerning prayer, fasting, humiliation, and thanksgiving Before adjourning the First Continental Congress on October 26, 1774, representatives stipulated that if the grievances that existed between the Thirteen American Colonies and Great Britain were not settled, a Second Continental Congress should be convened “on the tenth day of May next.”[1] Contrary to their hopes and prayers,...Read more... Read more... -->

March 20, 1781: Seventh Congressional Fasting Proclamation

This post is part 12 of the series:When Congress Asked America to Fast, Pray, and Give Thanks to GodMarch 20, 1781 Congress issues seventh fasting proclamation There is no historical evidence to support the myth that America’s Founding Fathers were Deists or irreligious. Rather, just the opposite is true. Not only is the historical record replete with the Christian character of the English colonies that gave birth to America, but from the beginning of America as an independent nation following the War of Independence, all historical evidence points to the fact that the Founding Fathers...Read more... Read more... -->

March 20, 1779: Fifth Congressional Fasting Proclamation

This post is part 8 of the series:When Congress Asked America to Fast, Pray, and Give Thanks to God[ReadSpeakerWelcome] The following article relates only one of the sixteen spiritual proclamations of Congress issued during the War of Independence that called America to seek the favor and blessing of God. As part of thousands of documents proving America’s Christian foundation, the excerpt provided below is taken from the minutes of Congress and represents a primary record of the Christian spiritual allegiance of America’s Founding Fathers[/ReadSpeakerWelcome] March 20, 1779...Read more... Read more... -->

March 19, 1782: Eighth Congressional Fasting Proclamation

This post is part 14 of the series:When Congress Asked America to Fast, Pray, and Give Thanks to GodMarch 19, 1782 Congress issues eighth fasting proclamation to states Far from pushing Christianity and religious observance from the life of government, the Continental Congress (and subsequent Confederation Congress) endorsed and encouraged Christian observances such as fasting, prayer, and thanksgiving. No single denomination or church was permitted to dominate at the congressional or national level, though most states endorsed established churches. This practice of allowing states to have...Read more... Read more... -->

March 16, 1776: Second Congressional Fasting Proclamation

This post is part 3 of the series:When Congress Asked America to Fast, Pray, and Give Thanks to GodMarch 16, 1776 Congress issues second fasting proclamation to states The Christian influence upon the formation of the Thirteen English colonies prior to the American Revolution, may be seen everywhere in the historical records of each colony. During and following the Revolution, America’s Founding Fathers continued to influence the politics of their states and nation with their Christian faith. One of the clearest evidences of this fact is seen in the Christian spiritual proclamations...Read more... Read more... -->

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When Congress Asked America to Fast, Pray, and Give Thanks - This post is part 1 of the series:When Congress Asked America to Fast, Pray, and Give Thanks to GodOn June 12, 1775, the Continental Congress issued one of its first fast day proclamations when John Hancock of Massachusetts was president of Congress. Hancock, one of the wealthiest Americans of his day, was the son and …

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"The doctrines of Jesus are simple, and tend all to the happiness of man."

– Thomas Jefferson

Writings of Jefferson, 15:383

"You do well to wish to learn our arts and ways of life, and above all, the religion of Jesus Christ. These will make you a greater and happier people than you are."

– George Washington

Writings of George Washington, 15:53-55

"The general principles, on which the [Founding] Fathers achieved independence, were the only principles in which, that beautiful assembly of young gentlemen could unite, and these principles only could be intended by them in their address... And what were these general principles? I answer, the general principles of Christianity..."

– John Adams

Diary and Autobiography, 3:233-34

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