Fourth of July – Food For Thought

The people who created the Constitution were a people of faith who tried their best to be people of integrity. They created a country founded on values and principles. They demanded and created a government based on the knowledge of right and wrong and warned against what we face today. Yes, they were imperfect and…

Is Fourth of July a Religious Holiday?

In 1779, the Fourth of July landed on a Sunday. The government changed the celebrations that year to July 5th.  I am old but was not around way back then, so I do not know if they were keeping the Sabbath holy or keeping the Independence Day celebrations clear of any religious overtones. For me,…