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Ep. 90: The Christian Foundation of American Liberty
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Episode Summary
In this episode, Pastor Earl Wallace discusses the profound influence of Christian principles on America's founding and governance, drawing from 2 Corinthians 5:17 to emphasize the transformational impact of being in Christ. He explains that America's founding fathers recognized this transformation extending to all facets of life, including personal conduct, civic engagement, politics, and government.
Pastor Wallace highlights the importance of the 85 Federalist Papers, written to elucidate the US Constitution's various aspects and intentions. He emphasizes that these papers, readily available online today, are key to understanding the inclusion or exclusion of certain elements in the Constitution and the founding fathers' original intent.
The episode delves into Alexander Hamilton's perspective in Federalist Paper No. 9, wherein Hamilton acknowledges the advancements made in the science of politics, crediting divine guidance for these improvements. Pastor Wallace outlines the innovations introduced by the founding fathers, such as the distribution of power, legislative checks and balances, and the representation of the people, which Hamilton regarded as significant strides towards forming a more perfect union.
Furthermore, Pastor Wallace discusses the frequent invocation of God in the Declaration of Independence and various state constitution preambles, presenting this as evidence of the biblical principles applied to government and civic life by the founding fathers. He cites specific phrases from these documents that reference God and divine rights, reinforcing the notion of America as a Christian nation.
Concluding the episode, Pastor Earl Wallace urges Americans to acknowledge and honor the integration of the newness brought by Christ, as highlighted in 2 Corinthians 5:17, into the nation's founding. He posits that recognizing and adhering to these foundational Christian principles in civic life, politics, and government is key to uplifting the nation in liberty.
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