George Washington’s Faith – Was He a Christian?
George Washington’s Faith – Was He a Christian?
Richard Klein with CBN writes:
At the dawn of American history, the faith of our founding fathers was intricately woven into the very fabric of this nation’s freedom.
To honor his memory, we want to turn the spotlight on the first president of the United States whose faith, humility and courage helped to establish the destiny of our great nation.
From his youth, George Washington firmly believed that God’s hand was upon him personally. As a 23-year-old soldier during the French and Indian wars, he had four bullets pass through his coat and two horses shot out from under him.
Yet he survived the conflict unscathed. Washington credited God for his survival. Asked to serve as Commander in Chief of the Continental army, General Washington incorporated his deep personal faith in the very commands he issued to the newly formed forces.
In one of his earliest general orders dated July 9, 1776, Washington outlined his personal convictions for the men who served under his command.
“General hopes and trusts that every officer and man will endeavor to live, and act, as becomes a Christian soldier defending the dearest rights and liberties of his country. To the distinguished character of Patriot it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.”
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