“We looked at key aspects of the world’s 106 democracies (as defined by expert ratings from three organizations) to see how they compare with the U.S. and vice versa. Here are eight ways the U.S. political system differs from most – or all – of its peers.” - Pew Research
“Because we Americans enjoyed a national beginning which we have come to regard as foundational, and not a mere temporal launching pad, we have the ability in times of trouble to think our way back to our origins, and take from them not only a well-deserved rebuke, but also a strong dose of inspiration and redirection.” - L&L
“This evening my church gathered with three other churches in the area to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Here are the remarks I prepared to open the time of thanksgiving, prayer, and singing.” - Andy Naselli
“19% say founders would be pleased, compared with 54% in 2001… In measures since 2013, fewer in all parties say founders would be pleased… 69% say the U.S. has succeeded at least a fair amount in achieving founding ideals” - Gallup
“According to a Lifeway Research study, 50 percent of US Protestant pastors believe their church should do something special to commemorate the country’s special birthday this year, including 16 percent who strongly agree. Slightly fewer (47%) disagree, and 3 percent aren’t sure.” - CToday
“As of Sunday, only a few musical acts were still scheduled to perform out of nine featured artists originally announced on Wednesday.” - BBC
“Christians from around the world braved occasional light rain, hot weather and long security lines to participate in Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving. Several prominent religious leaders and Trump administration officials addressed the crowd.” - CPost
“This has produced cynicism across our nation. Many Americans now distrust both politics and religious institutions because each appears to be using the other.” - CPost
“The event, titled “Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee Of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving,” is part of a series of events and initiatives designed to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.” - RNS
“On the cusp of America’s 250th birthday, national leaders from every sphere of society will be reading the entire Bible, from cover to cover, across 84 hours in Washington, D.C., starting on April 18th.” - CPost
