''In public statements, especially at the onset of his tyrannical reign, Hitler often spoke positively about the “Christian” heritage of German culture; moreover, he expounded belief in the "Aryan" Christ. Hitler’s God-speak was unquestionably hollow; no one believes Hitler to be a true disciple doing Christ’s work on earth.'' While Benjamin Franklin was said to acknowledge the superior morality of Jesus Christ, he outright rejected His authority. Even so, William Federer pairs Franklin with the Great Awakening preacher, George Whitefield, alleged to be a very close friend of his. Franklin would have “a Bible and a newspaper in every house.” His appeal for prayer has since resulted to this day in prayers opening both houses of Congress. Accordingly, given character flaws of her founding fathers, many refuse to acknowledge America’s clear Christian heritage. Fact is our nation was founded, not on “the arm of flesh,” but rather on the One whose identity is prominently displayed on our nation’s currency. The manifest starting point of our Declaration of Independence is faith in the Creator, who singularly imparts human rights.
What many fail to realize is that our nation’s true Christian heritage actually predates the likes of Thomas Paine, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams, as evidenced within the first colonial grant made to Sir Walter Raleigh (1584); in the first charter of Virginia, granted by King James I (1606); in subsequent Virginia charters (1609 and 1611); and various ones granted to the other colonies.
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