Ahh, the 4^th of July celebration. The celebration of being out from under the British rule. England no longer could rule over the colonies.
The main author of the Declaration of independence was Thomas Jefferson. The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4^th 1776. August 2, delegates began to sign it.
In 1954 Dwight D. Eisenhower added “under God” to the pledge of Allegiance.

Our forefathers fought for freedom, which included freedom of religion. That today provides protection for any religion you choose.
As for Religious beliefs, the first books of the Bible were written around 1500-1400 BC. It took over 1500 years to complete. The history, Christ and final prophesy.
In the First book God promised Abraham he would make great nation from him.
 Genesis 12:1-3 (KJV) Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: 3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

A lot has happened since that day. A lot of blood has been shed, hatred has healed and formed, and forgiveness has been given but not forgotten. We are a free nation, free to choose OR reject the one true God, His son Jesus Christ who paid the price for our sins.
Respect the Lord whether you believe in Him or not. Proverbs 22:4 By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honor, and life. (KJV)

So as we celebrate history on the 4^th:
Hand over the heart for the anthem,
Bow your head for the prayer,
Stand for the Pledge. 
Respect,(act like you know it.)

7/01/2025

Garth Sparks AUTHOR

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