What does it mean to be a nation “Under God”? Where have we been as a nation, and where are we going?
Using unforgettable accounts of both famous and little-known Americans, Under God tells the stories of men and women of faith who forged our nation. Against these stories of light, the authors also examine the dark side of America’s legacy so that a new generation might seek God’s face and avoid repeating the sins of the past, for it is only under God that there will truly be “liberty and justice for all.”
Additional fascinating articles include 'Native American Contributions to the Government', 'The Gettysburg Address', 'What Happened to the Signers of the Declaration of Independence?' and 'The Construction of the U.S. Capitol'. Toby Mac and Michael Tait have obviously done a great deal of research into these people's lives, and show how their faith impacted everything they did. The authors used information from an organization called Wall Builders, whose mission is to 'restore the constitutional, moral, and religious foundation on which America was built.'
A moving chapter at the end of the book, entitled 'A Call to Prayer', discusses September 11 and America's need to return to faith. Under God is an excellent resource for Christian schools, church groups, homeschoolers, and anyone wanting more information about the spiritual history behind the development of the United States. 'These Americans took their place and proved, over and over, that 'One person acting with God can make a difference.' Can we do less?.'"
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Bulletproof: The French and Indian War-Account of a British Officer Worship in the Capitol 2. A Declaration of Dependence...Upon God: The Signing of the Declaration of Independence 3. A Time for War: Peter Muhlenberg "Give ’Em Watts, Boys!" 4. His Sons-Captured!: Abraham Clark Anthony Benezet Father of American Abolitionism 5. Benjamin Who?: Benjamin Rush 6. Saved by the Fog: Evacuation of Long Island George Duffield, Patriot Preacher 7. Giving Credit Where It’s Due: Robert Morris, Samuel Adams-A Man Devoted to a Cause 8. Gifted: Phillis Wheatley 9. Into the Presence: First Continental Congress 10. Out of the Jaws of the Wicked: William and Ellen Craft The History of Juneteenth 11. "Unless You Kill Me": John Prentiss "Print" Matthews 12. Pirating the Planter: Robert Smalls Henry Highland Garnet 13. Tired of Giving In: Rosa Parks 14. In a Class of Only One: Ruby Bridges The Road to Desegregation 15. A Special Instrument Sent of God: Tisquantum-"Squanto" Native American Contributions to the Government 16. A Covenanted People: The Pilgrims’ Landing at Cape Cod Jamestown 17. Government by the Gospel: Plymouth, Massachusetts 18. No Justice: C. J. Miller The Jim Crow Era and Black Codes 19. Innocent Blood Cries Out: Ida B. Wells-Barnett Lynchings by Race and Year (1882-1960) 20. Freedom’s Railroad: Harriet Tubman The Underground Railroad 21. "Don’t Let Them Have Him!": Charles Nalle and Harriet Tubman 22. Begin Again: Bridget "Biddy" Mason Revivals in War and Peace 23. Crazy Bet: Elizabeth Van Lew 24. They Tried to Forget: Duluth, Minnesota 25. The Holy Experiment: William Penn State Constitutions 26. Defender of the Union: Daniel Webster The Star-Spangled Banner 27. One Life to Lose: Nathan Hale Did You Know? and Laus Deo 28. Empowered to Persuade: Patrick Henry 29. With Regrets: Benedict Arnold 30. The United Cry of the Nation: Abraham Lincoln The Gettysburg Address 31. Turning Point: Isabella Baumfree- "Sojourner Truth" Three Remarkable Women
