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America Ups the Ante over Pastor Brunson’s Detention

America Ups the Ante over Pastor Brunson’s Detention
The American Charge d’Affaires in Ankara has said that Turkey’s continued detention of pastor Andrew Brunson on spying and terrorism-related charges is impeding US-Turkish relations.

Here Are 8 Freedoms to Thank God for This Independence Day

Here Are 8 Freedoms to Thank God for This Independence Day

The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and announced the separation of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain. With this, a new nation was formed—the United States of America. History verifies Thomas Jefferson as the composer of the original draft. Once completed, Jefferson submitted his draft to Benjamin Franklin and John Adams for their changes. Eventually, it made its final destination to Congress where it was amended for the last time. Today, we see in its detailed wording why Congress was declaring independence from Great Britain.

The most quoted line from the Declaration is "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.” Our forefathers were declaring they not only deserved freedom, but were willing to continue fighting for it.

Freedom is a great definition of independence, as it is the result of the choices we make in our life. The power of choice is one of the greatest freedoms we have in our country, and knowing where to find it is important, as we see in Proverbs 2:6: “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.” Let's review eight freedoms we should all celebrate this July 4th.

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Religious Liberty: A US Birthright for Conservatives and Progressives Alike

Religious Liberty: A US Birthright for Conservatives and Progressives Alike
As Americans pause on July 4 to celebrate the anniversary of their independence, the world’s oldest democracy should take stock of its ongoing debates over religious freedom. A cornerstone of the Bill of Rights, the First Amendment’s guarantee against coercion in matters of belief and conscience is an American birthright and a gift to everyone.

Political Hostility Escalates: 'Is America Headed toward a Civil War?'

Political Hostility Escalates: 'Is America Headed toward a Civil War?'
The rancor may not stop with political officials. MSNBC’s Donny Deutsch: “If you vote for Trump then you, the voter, you, not Donald Trump, are standing at the border, like Nazis, going ‘you here, you here.'”

The Road to Dawn: The Story of the Real Uncle Tom

The Road to Dawn: The Story of the Real Uncle Tom
How well do we use our freedom? Today on BreakPoint, the story of a man who inspired one of the most influential novels of all time and changed the course of American history.

Church’s ‘America is a Christian Nation’ Billboard Forced Down as too ‘Divisive’

Church’s ‘America is a Christian Nation’ Billboard Forced Down as too ‘Divisive’
The pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas says billboards his congregation sponsored calling America a Christian nation were taken down because the company called them too “divisive.”

Surveys Show ‘Sharp Differences’ between Jews in US and Israel

Surveys Show ‘Sharp Differences’ between Jews in US and Israel
While most Israeli Jews recognize the Jewishness of their American counterparts, the majority do not share the Americans’ dreams to make Israel a more religiously pluralistic country.