David Brainerd “It might have convinced an atheist, that the Lord was indeed in the place!”

American Minute with Bill Federer David Brainerd was born in Haddam, Connecticut, APRIL 20, 1718. His parents died while he was a young teenager… Source: https://americanminute.com/blogs/todays-american-minute/david-brainerd-oh-how-precious-is-time-that-god-would-make-me-more-fruitful-american-minute-with-bill-federer ALSO SEE: https://fsmandfsmwo.blog/2020/01/14/today-in-church-and-u-s-history-10/

Webster’s 1828 Dictionary:

American Minute with Bill Federer FYI This is my go too online dictionary Webster’s 1828 Dictionary: “The Christian religion is … one of the first things in which all children … ought to be instructed”  Noah Webster had served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War. In 1781, Webster received his Master’s Degree from Yale, with his dissertation: “On the universal … More Webster’s 1828 Dictionary:

American Minute(s) with Bill Federer

Today we share 2 stories Insights of Ben Franklin: Printer, Postmaster, Ambassador, Author, Inventor, Scientist, and Founding Father  Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, January 17, 1706, the 15th of 18 children, to Josiah Franklin, a poor Puritan candle and soap maker, and dyer of cloth. At age 12, Benjamin was apprenticed to his brother James Franklin’s print shop… Source: https://americanminute.com/blogs/todays-american-minute/insights-of-ben-franklin-printer-postmaster-ambassador-author-inventor-scientist-and-founding-father-american-minute-with-bill-federer William Brewster, and How … More American Minute(s) with Bill Federer

Jefferson’s views on Jesus, Religious Freedom, Rights of Conscience, Government, Indians, Islam, Slavery & more

American Minute with Bill Federer Inscribed on the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC, are his words: “God who gave us life gave us liberty. Can the liberties of a nation be secure when we have removed a conviction that these liberties are the gift of God? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just, that his justice cannot sleep forever.” Thomas … More Jefferson’s views on Jesus, Religious Freedom, Rights of Conscience, Government, Indians, Islam, Slavery & more

World War I: Middle East Oil, Lusitania, Spanish Flu, and the story of Sergeant York

American Minute with Bill Federer “The Great War” began in 1914 between Germany and its allies, against England and France and their allies. Battles were fought in Europe, Africa, the Pacific Islands, China, off the coasts of South and North America, and in the Middle East… Source: https://americanminute.com/blogs/todays-american-minute/what-led-to-u-s-entering-world-war-i-middle-east-oil-and-lusitania-the-story-of-sergeant-york-american-minute-with-bill-federer

James Madison’s views on Freedom of Conscience

American Minute with Bill Federer Lockdowns on Virginia Baptists shaped James Madison’s views on Freedom of Conscience In times of crisis, people turn to Christ, and following the crisis of the French and Indian War, there was a move towards religion in the colonies. Virginia’s government, though, was established Anglican and imposed strict lockdowns on unapproved church gatherings. A Virginia historical marker reads: … More James Madison’s views on Freedom of Conscience

The wording of the First Amendment & Who Twisted It

American Minute with Bill Federer On March 15, 1984, the U.S. Senate voted down children praying in public schools. President Ronald Reagan said: “I am deeply disappointed that, although a majority of the Senate voted for it, the school prayer amendment fell short.” On September 25, 1982, Reagan said: “Unfortunately, in the last two decades we’ve experienced an onslaught of such twisted logic that if … More The wording of the First Amendment & Who Twisted It

Slavery, Ancient & Modern

American Minute with Bill Federer Slavery Ancient & Modern, and some Champions Who Fought to Abolish It Slavery existed from the beginning of recorded history, with examples such as: China’s Shang Dynasty in the second millennium BC, enslaved neighboring states, using many for ritual sacrifice; Egyptians used slaves to build pyramids; India’s untouchable caste was relegated … More Slavery, Ancient & Modern

U.S. Forefathers sacrificed

American Minute with Bill Federer Forefathers sacrificed their PROSPERITY for their POSTERITY — the “UNBORN MILLIONS” The Founding Fathers sacrificed their PROSPERITY for their POSTERITY.After signing the Declaration of Independence, John Adams wrote to his wife: “I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure, that it will cost us to maintain this Declaration … Yet through all the gloom … More U.S. Forefathers sacrificed

Women’s Suffrage

IMAGINE THAT? The Republican Party pioneered the right of women to vote. In 1870, the Massachusetts Republican State Convention seated two women delegates. American Minute with Bill Federer Women’s Suffrage: Susan B. Anthony, Lucretia Mott, Frances Willard, Emma Willard, Elizabeth Cady Stanton In the U.S. Capitol Rotunda is a sculpture of women suffrage leaders Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth … More Women’s Suffrage