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Whom The Son Makes Free: How Pastors Shaped Our Independence, Part 1
The American Heritage Series - S1 - E12
During the Revolutionary War of the 1700s, the local church, pastors, and clergymen played a pivotal role in the founding of our nation. But, how did the church respond to such lingering issues as slavery and civil rights? Is there still a role for churches and pastors to play in today's political arena?
The American Heritage Series: Season 1 - 26 Episode s
1x1 - Remember The Former Days: Why History Matters
August 11, 2009
Great historians understand that how we view our history determines the decisions we make in the present and ultimately decides the course of our future. But what happens when we forget the truths of our history? And what are the consequences when we do?
1x2 - A More Perfect Union: America's Christian Foundations, Part 1
August 11, 2009
In the classrooms and civil arenas of our nation today, you will find little evidence of the moral and Christian principles America was founded upon. Did our founding fathers intend for us to live in a secular society? Or did the founding fathers believe that Christian principles should be at the center of our government and constitution? And, what did they have to say about the separation of church and State?
1x3 - A More Perfect Union: America's Christian Foundations, Part 2
August 11, 2009
In the classrooms and civil arenas of our nation today, you will find little evidence of the moral and Christian principles America was founded upon. Did our founding fathers intend for us to live in a secular society? Or did the founding fathers believe that Christian principles should be at the center of our government and constitution? And, what did they have to say about the separation of church and State?
1x4 - Proof Through The Night: The Faith of Our Founding Fathers, Part 1
August 11, 2009
In the classroom of our nation's history, Americans are increasingly taught opposing views of founding presidents—such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Were our nation's founders truly men of moral and religious character? And what role, if any, did their religious faith play in the founding of the American government?
1x5 - Proof Through The Night: The Faith of Our Founding Fathers, Part 2
August 11, 2009
In the classroom of our nation's history, Americans are increasingly taught opposing views of founding presidents—such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Were our nation's founders truly men of moral and religious character? And what role, if any, did their religious faith play in the founding of the American government?
1x6 - Revolution: The Ideas That Birthed a Nation
August 11, 2009
A closer look into our nation's history reveals that our nation's founding fathers were united by their deeply spiritual beliefs that shaped the foundation of America, but many modern historians tell us just the opposite. Who were our founding fathers, how did their faith play a role in the ideas that birthed America, and do we have, as many historians claim, a godless constitution?
1x7 - The Blessings of Liberty: Our Biblical Constitution
August 11, 2009
A closer look into our nation's history, reveals surprising and irrefutable evidence of the Bible's influence on our founding fathers and our nation's constitution. But, does a biblically-inspired constitution make America a "Christian" nation and is there a place for the Bible in today's modern, political, climate?
1x8 - Is America a "Christian Nation?"
August 11, 2009
A closer look into our nation's history, reveals surprising and irrefutable evidence of the Bible's influence on our founding fathers and our nation's constitution. But, does a biblically-inspired constitution make America a "Christian" nation and is there a place for the Bible in today's modern, political, climate?
1x9 - The Powers of The Earth: Church, State & The Real 1st Amendment, Part 1
August 11, 2009
In modern politics, the term "separation of church and state" is most commonly used to ban acts of faith in the public arena, but a closer look into history reveals the intentions of this phrase to be just the opposite. How then, has our history been redefined and rewritten?
1x10 - The Powers of The Earth: Church, State & The Real 1st Amendment, Part 2
August 11, 2009
In modern politics, the term "separation of church and state" is most commonly used to ban acts of faith in the public arena, but a closer look into history reveals the intentions of this phrase to be just the opposite. How then, has our history been redefined and rewritten?
1x11 - Influence of The Bible in America
August 11, 2009
Since its founding, the United States of America has experienced unprecedented levels of success and freedom. But, what inspired our nation's founders, in the writing of our constitution, that enabled us to have such success? Can the freedom and prosperity of our nation be attributed to its spiritual foundation?
1x12 - Whom The Son Makes Free: How Pastors Shaped Our Independence, Part 1
August 11, 2009
During the Revolutionary War of the 1700s, the local church, pastors, and clergymen played a pivotal role in the founding of our nation. But, how did the church respond to such lingering issues as slavery and civil rights? Is there still a role for churches and pastors to play in today's political arena?
1x13 - Whom The Son Makes Free: How Pastors Shaped Our Independence, Part 2
August 11, 2009
During the Revolutionary War of the 1700s, the local church, pastors, and clergymen played a pivotal role in the founding of our nation. But, how did the church respond to such lingering issues as slavery and civil rights? Is there still a role for churches and pastors to play in today's political arena?
1x14 - Naked Faith: When Religion Was Culture
August 11, 2009
In today's civil arena, our religious freedoms are often relegated to private acts of worship. But, was this our founding father's intent? Were these freedoms established to limit religious expression and Biblical values in government, or to endorse them?
1x15 - The Supreme Judge of the World: Faith in Our Early Courts?
August 11, 2009
The rulings of our modern courtrooms bear little resemblance to the original intent of our founding fathers. What is the responsibility and role of our nation's voting citizens in our judicial process? What has affected this dramatic and historical change in our local and national courtrooms?
1x16 - Mock Trial: Myths of the Judiciary
August 11, 2009
The legal interpretations of the Supreme Court have become the final determiner in the policies that affect the daily lives of American citizens. Are all branches of the government created equal? Does the Supreme Court now wield more power than our founding fathers ever intended?
1x17 - Chiseled In Stone: Evidence of America's Spiritual Heritage, Part 1
August 11, 2009
Many visitors to our nation's capital would be shocked to discover that the faith of our founding fathers has, indeed, been chiseled in stone throughout our nation's capital. But why has this irrefutable evidence of our great, spiritual, heritage been covered up and forgotten?
1x18 - Chiseled In Stone: Evidence of America's Spiritual Heritage, Part 2
August 11, 2009
Many visitors to our nation's capital would be shocked to discover that the faith of our founding fathers has, indeed, been chiseled in stone throughout our nation's capital. But why has this irrefutable evidence of our great, spiritual, heritage been covered up and forgotten?
1x19 - Chiseled In Stone: Evidence of America's Spiritual Heritage, Part 3
August 11, 2009
Many visitors to our nation's capital would be shocked to discover that the faith of our founding fathers has, indeed, been chiseled in stone throughout our nation's capital. But why has this irrefutable evidence of our great, spiritual, heritage been covered up and forgotten?
1x20 - Four Centuries of American Education, Part 1
August 11, 2009
Since the founding of our nation, the philosophy and content taught within the American classroom has dramatically changed. Many Americans today are uninformed or even misinformed about the spiritual heritage of our nation. What can history tell us about a nation who forgets its past?
1x21 - Four Centuries of American Education, Part 2
August 11, 2009
Since the founding of our nation, the philosophy and content taught within the American classroom has dramatically changed. Many Americans today are uninformed or even misinformed about the spiritual heritage of our nation. What can history tell us about a nation who forgets its past?
1x22 - Great Black Patriots: Hands of the Revolution, Part 1
August 11, 2009
Many of our greatest revolutionary heroes were patriots of African descent. Many courageous and effective black leaders played pivotal roles in our government as early as the late 1800s. What is the story and inspiration behind these great patriots and heroes of the faith and why have so many of their stories remained silent?
1x23 - Great Black Patriots: From Bondage to the Halls of Congress, Part 2
August 11, 2009
Many of our greatest revolutionary heroes were patriots of African descent. Many courageous and effective black leaders played pivotal roles in our government as early as the late 1800s. What is the story and inspiration behind these great patriots and heroes of the faith and why have so many of their stories remained silent?
1x24 - The Civil Rights Movement
August 11, 2009
Many of our greatest revolutionary heroes were patriots of African descent. Many courageous and effective black leaders played pivotal roles in our government as early as the late 1800s. What is the story and inspiration behind these great patriots and heroes of the faith and why have so many of their stories remained silent?
1x25 - Rockets Red Glare: The Assault on Judeo/Christian Values
August 11, 2009
The rich, spiritual, heritage, and religious beliefs of our founding fathers is met with increasing hostility in the political arena. What can history tell us about the success or failure of mixing religious faith with political influence and what role does a citizen play in maintaining the spiritual integrity of our nation?
1x26 - When Freemen Shall Stand: The Duty of a Free Citizen
August 11, 2009
The United States government was founded upon the principle of shared power and responsibility between its separate branches. But what role, if any, does the common citizen have in the operation of government, and who did the founding fathers intend to hold our government accountable for its actions?