Jefferson wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, which the Old Dominion’s General Assembly passed in January 1786.
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July 4 is the 185th day of the year. 180 days to the end of the year. Today is United States Independence Day. Today marks the globally recognised observance which commemorates the passage of the ...
God's presence is the believer's greatest source of confidence. Trials may test our faith, but they cannot separate us from His love.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been more than just a celebration of soccer. Amid the excitement, players, coaches, and fans have ...
In May 2026, House Speaker Mike Johnson and other prominent officials participated in a prayer service in Washington, D.C.
The founders took a different path. They were not hostile to religion. They knew the Bible well, proclaimed days of prayer and fasting, and often spoke of Providence. But they also absorbed the ...
As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, and with the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage set to conclude in Philadelphia, a priest in that city -- whose parish was home to a major milestone in ...
Through prayer, we can discover more of God’s impartiality in blessing His creation.
Many ordinary Americans who attended the prayer service seemed to recognize the desire to link the United States with ...
Maxwell Dangana, the COAS said the welfare of personnel remains central to his command philosophy of transforming the ...
Maxwell Dangana, the COAS said the welfare of personnel remains central to his command philosophy of transforming the Nigerian Army into a more professional, adaptable, combat-ready and resilient ...