Introduction Imagine standing before a massive bronze bell, its surface weathered by time, bearing words that have echoed through centuries of American history. The Liberty Bell’s famous inscription, “Proclaim Liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof” (Leviticus 25:10), represents one of the most prominent displays of biblical influence in American symbolism. This…
Introduction As the Mayflower approached the shores of North America in 1620, the Pilgrims saw themselves as modern-day Israelites crossing their own Red Sea into a promised land. How did biblical narratives shape not only their journey but the very foundation of Plymouth Colony? The story of Plymouth Colony represents one of the most profound…
Introduction In 1802, Thomas Jefferson penned a letter to the Danbury Baptist Association, introducing a metaphorical “wall of separation between Church and State” that would forever shape American democracy. This simple yet powerful concept has become one of the most debated and influential principles in American constitutional law and political discourse. The separation of church…
