July 4
(U.S.A.)
 ROMANS 6:14 (NLT)
Sin is no longer your master, for
you are no longer subject to the
law, which enslaves you to sin.
Instead, you are free by God's grace.
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 The American Revolution
Learn about Christianity's overlooked role in the bold venture to gain independence.
• Preaching the Insurrection
It's 1775. The year 1787, with its novel constitution and separation of church and state is a long 12 years away. At the moment, you and your friends are just a bunch of outlaws. … more.
• CH Timeline
Christianity and the American Revolution.
• Christians in the Cause
Five devout champions of liberty and revolution.
• Disciples of Reason
What did the founding fathers really believe?
• Jesus vs. the Watchmaker
Which ideas energized the American Revolution: those of evangelical Christianity or enlightened deism?
• Was the Revolutionary War Justified?
Americans fought a war to gain the kind of freedom that Canada, New Zealand, and Australia were simply given.
• Cracks in the Liberty Bell
From the French Revolution of 1789 to Tiananmen Square in 1989, the American Revolution has inspired countless rebellions, uprisings, revolts, and demonstrations.
• Film Forum: You Say You Want a Revolutionary War Film
What Christian critics are saying about The Perfect Storm, The Patriot, Chicken Run, and other films.
Let Freedom Ring
Reflections, articles, and thoughts about our nation
• 'One Nation Under God, Indivisible'
Read our full coverage of the Pledge Supreme Court case, as well as some other related church/state issues.
• Should We Fight for "Under God"?
The right approach to these two little words may not be obvious.
• Weblog: Supreme Shocker—'Under God' Stays Because of a Technicality
Supreme Court says Michael Newdow doesn't have authority to speak for his daughter. Plus: Reactions from conservative Christian advocacy organizations
• Do Americans Want a Religious Government, or Just a Spiritual One?
The link between the Pledge decision and Time's cover package on religion and the presidential campaign.
• Weblog: Roy Moore—I'll Keep Fighting
As fight continues, so will media commentary
• A Crack in the Wall
Two recent books help explain Thomas Jefferson's intent for "separation of church and state."
• CT Classic: Is Patriotism Dead?
The day that patriotism ceases, that day we will have ceased to be a people.
Related Resources
 131 Christians Everyone Should Know
Think history is boring? Take about three minutes to scan through 131 Christians Everyone Should Know, and you'll find history is anything but boring! See these excerpts:
• Francis Asbury: Methodist on Horseback
• John Wesley: Methodical Pietist
Patriotic Photo Pack
from BuildingChurchLeaders.com
This downloadable pack features 20 original patriotic photos specifically designed to be used as backgrounds for your church's Fourth of July worship services.
Christian History Archives
Journey back to experience lives of faithful forebears, eras of struggle and triumph, and intriguing issues that challenged the Church but couldn't defeat it!
Kids History Corner
Learn more about the history of our great country here.
 E-cards!
Send encouragement to a friend with a special e-card.
Join the Conversation
ChristianityToday.com chat rooms are the perfect place to share your Fourth of July picnic plans and menus with others or get into deeper discussions on the meaning of freedom in theis world and in Christ.
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