Happy 4th of July

LookingUp · 07-02-2010, 08:37 PM

America's Foundations

"Our laws and our institutions must necessarily be based upon the teachings of the Redeemer of mankind. It is impossible that it should be otherwise; and in this sense and to this extent, our civilization and our institutions are emphatically Christian." U.S. Supreme Court, 1892

"It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits and to humbly implore His protection and favor." George Washington, Proclaiming a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, 10-2-1789.

"This is all the inheritance I give to my dear family. The religion of Christ will give them one which will make then rich indeed." Patrick Henry, "Last Will and Testament, 11-20-1798.

"I have a tender reliance on the mercy of the Almighty through the merits of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am a sinner. I look to Him for mercy. Pray for me." Alexander Hamilton, shortly before his death on 7-12-1804.

"God, who gave us life, gave us liberty. And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are a gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with His wrath? Indeed, I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that His justice cannot sleep forever." Thomas Jefferson, 1781.

"We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that 'except the Lord build the House, they labor in vain that built it.' I firmly believe this; and I also believe that without His concurring aid, we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel." Benjamin Franklin, at the Constitutional Convention, 6-28-1787.

"If we abide by the principles taught in the Bible, our country will go on prospering and to prosper; but if we and our posterity neglect its instructions and authority, no man can tell how sudden a catastrophe may overwhelm us and bury all our glory in profound obscurity." Daniel Webster, 1821

"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants." William Penn

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,
The people He has chosen as His own inheritance....
A mighty man is not delivered by great strength.....
Our soul waits for the Lord;
He is our help and our shield.
For our heart shall rejoice in Him,
Because we have trusted in His holy name.
Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us, just as we hope in You."
Psalm 33:10-22

avsp · 07-03-2010, 07:30 AM

Happy birthday to America.

LookingUp · 07-03-2010, 11:46 AM

Some great photographs:

http://mybeautifulamerica.com/mybeautifulamerica.htm

meatwadisprez · 07-04-2010, 07:39 PM

It wasn't the Fourth of July when this was created...

JDTC · 07-05-2010, 12:15 AM

I thought yesterday was the 4th all day.

meatwadisprez · 07-05-2010, 01:23 AM

Originally Posted by JDTC

I thought yesterday was the 4th all day.

No LookingUp made the thread on the second

JDTC · 07-05-2010, 01:24 AM

She's an eager preacher.

LookingUp · 07-05-2010, 02:14 AM

Just wanted to get my 4th of July greetings out early in case people were busy with weekend activities. Sorry for causing any confusion.

motivez · 07-06-2010, 02:16 PM

happy belated 4th to all of you

I spent my 4th on a bus traveling back from Sinai this year. Without air conditioning. Fun!

Stylerod · 07-14-2010, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by motivez

happy belated 4th to all of you

I spent my 4th on a bus traveling back from Sinai this year. Without air conditioning. Fun!

Did you wear your American flag t-shirt?

stolz25 · 07-14-2010, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by LookingUp

Sorry for causing any confusion.

Thanks a lot, because of you I didn't have any fireworks left for the 4th.

LookingUp · 07-14-2010, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by stolz25

Thanks a lot, because of you I didn't have any fireworks left for the 4th.

That's a real shame. What's the 4th without fireworks? I guess you should have checked your calendar before setting them all off.