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by Robert W. Pelton (Author)
Patrick Henry the firebrand patriot perhaps said it best when he made this statement: "It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great country was founded not by religionists but by Christians; not on religions, but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ." Every signer of our Declaration of Independence and our Constitution agreed! For example, Samuel Chase was the son of an Anglican clergyman. He said: "My beloved country has been founded by Christians, and Christians should always be in positions of trust, both elected and otherwise." "By our form of government, the Christian religion is the established religion; and all sects and denominations of Christians are placed upon the same equal footing, and are equally entitled to protection in their religious liberty." Abraham Clark said: "Since we have a Christian country, it's the duty of every citizen to select only Christians for their leaders." Elbridge Gerry made his view clear: "The Christian religion is the one that America has been designed to follow, and should the people fail in this, our new nation shall certainly fall."
Author Biography
MEET THE AUTHOR Robert W. Pelton proudly claims a heritage going all the way back to well before the War for American Independence. One of Mr. Pelton's ancestors, John Rogers, came to America on the Mayflower and was one of 41 signers of the Mayflower Compact. Another, John Smith was one of the founders of Jamestown. Peleg Pelton served as the fifer in the Continental Army at age 18 during the Battle of Saratoga (1777) and again in Yorktown (1781). Captain Peter Hager was Commander of the Old Stone Fort in Schoharie, New York, in 1780. Another, Captain Bezaleel Tyler fought in the only Revolutionary War Battle taking place in Sullivan County, New York. Here he fought against Mohawk Chief Thayendeneges, who was also known by the name of Joseph Brant, Mr. Pelton is a member of the Sons of the Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution and soon to be a member of The Order of Cincinnati which was formed by George Washington and General Knox exclusively for the men and the ancestors of men who served as officers in the Continental Army or Navy. Membership in this organization is widely considered to be one of the most prestigious and sought after accomplishments in the heritage society community. Pelton has written five historical biographies dealing with George Washington and the Founding Fathers as well as an acclaimed series of ten historical cook books, three of which contain authentic, updated family recipes of every Signer of our Declaration of Independence and our Constitution. All of Mr. Pelton's books have been unequivocally endorsed by the Freedom & Liberty Foundation; Christian America Foundation; and Sons of the Revolution (SOR). or for book purchases contact Mr. Pelton at 865-776-6644; by e-mail at: christianamerica2@yahoo.com or by going online to www.robertwpelton.com
