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Words from Our Founders: George Washington, Pt. 2

Jun 20, 2012JerryWords From Our FoundersGeorge Washington, Words From Our Founders

The Fourth of July is just around the corner. In honor of our upcoming Independence Day, we are publishing daily quotes from our nation’s founders highlighting the high esteem they had for religion, religious liberty, and virtue.

The following is an excerpt from President Washington’s Farewell Address published in 1796.

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Popular Atheist Blogger Becomes a Christian

Jun 19, 2012JerryCultureAtheism, Christianity, File Cabinet

Here’s a great story from ChristianPost.com about a popular atheist blogger who has become a Christian. Click here to read it.

Lottery Director Proposes New Budget

Jun 19, 2012JerryArkansas LotteryArkansas Lottery, File Cabinet

“The state lottery director today presented to legislators a proposed budget for the lottery that projects $98 million in net proceeds for college scholarships in the fiscal year that starts July 1,” reports John Lyon with Arkansas News Bureau.