America at 250: The Story of Religious Liberty

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Two hundred and fifty years ago, the Declaration of Independence established the United States on a foundation of civil and religious liberty. A defining principle of this nation is the "wall of separation between church and state," a phrase coined by Thomas Jefferson in 1802 that has been debated for decades. What does it mean exactly, and how does it line up with world history and Bible prophecy? Join Pastor James Rafferty as he explores the past, present, and future of religious liberty in America.

 

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A second perspective on America's 250th birthday....

Could the events surrounding America's 250th anniversary have more prophetic significance than most people realize?

America's 250th anniversary is being celebrated this Independence Day weekend, but just weeks ago, we were on the ground in Washington, D.C., documenting one of the largest faith gatherings connected to this historic milestone. We attended Rededicate 250 on the National Mall, handed out thousands of Great Controversy Sharing Cards, interviewed attendees, and captured footage for this special documentary.

In this video, we compare what we witnessed firsthand with Bible prophecy, American history, and Scripture. Is the growing call for America to return to God the beginning of a genuine revival, or could it point to prophetic events the Bible warned about long ago? We explore what it could mean for the future of religious liberty, separation of church and state, and America's prophetic role in the last days.

If you were unable to be in Washington for Rededicate 250 or the America 250 celebration, we hope this documentary gives you an inside look at what happened and encourages you to study these issues for yourself.

Chapters for America's 250th Anniversary: What We Witnessed in Washington, D.C.:
00:00 Introduction
01:08 America's Religious Revival
04:55 Why We Went to Washington, D.C.
08:03 What Is Rededicate 250?
12:47 Testing Revival by Scripture
17:18 America's Prophetic Role
22:06 Church and State in Bible Prophecy
27:14 Is America Becoming a Christian Nation?
31:45 The National Mall Experience
36:10 Calls for Revival
41:15 "Today Is Re-Covenant Day"
43:22 Handing Out Great Controversy Cards
46:28 Why We Filmed a Documentary
50:14 The Separation of Church and State
53:28 Protesters Outside the Event
57:02 What We Learned in Washington
1:02:11 Why This Matters Now
1:05:35 Final Thoughts