Though it’s a bit of a tongue twister, the United States is celebrating its bisesquicentennial—its 250th birthday! On July 4, 1776, fifty-six patriots signed the Declaration of Independence. The signers represented the original thirteen colonies. Notable figures like Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams signed the document, as well as John Hancock, who famously signed with an extra-large signature. The story, perhaps apocryphal, notes that Hancock said, “There, John Bull can read my name without spectacles.” John Bull, of course, was a common nickname for England and the British people.
As our patriotic songs remind us, America truly is the “sweet land of liberty.” America is a nation that has been particularly blessed by God. There is no doubt that our Founding Fathers could never have predicted that America would become such a superpower. By any standard, we have much for which to be grateful.
Just as brave patriots fought for our independence during the Revolutionary War, patriots continue to pray for America, to serve God in America, and to actively exercise their religious liberties.
The Christian Law Association salutes our nation’s 250th birthday, and we proudly stand for the First Amendment rights of God’s people as they proclaim the glorious message of the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Happy Birthday, America! May God never remove His amazing hand of protection!