From preachers to politicians, nearly everyone has an opinion on the links between liberty and faith. You decide.

<p>From preachers to politicians, nearly everyone has an opinion on the links between liberty and faith. You decide.</p> <p style="text-align:center;"> On this incredibly special holiday, we celebrate the independence of our country—a country founded by Christians. Even though many may not believe so, here is a collection of powerful quotes I would like to share with you, some of these will make you think; others will affirm, </p> <p>and a few will create conversations around the meaning of patriotism considering the Kingdom of God. I pray this message will fill some with God's grace and affirms the Gospel of Jesus Christ. So please take a moment and read these quotes. Have a wonderful and blessed 4th of July. </p> <p>"It is by the goodness of God that in our country we have those three unspeakably precious things: freedom of speech, freedom of conscience, and the prudence never to practice either of them." Mark Twain</p> <p>"America was founded by people who believe that God was their rock of safety. I recognize we must be cautious in claiming that God is on our side, but I think it’s all right to keep asking if we’re on His side." Ronald Reagan</p> <p>“True patriotism is not worship of our nation but rather, in the light of our worship of the God of justice, to conform our nation's ways of justice.” ~ Robert McAfee Brown</p> <p>"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. “Nelson Mandela</p> <p>"We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Thomas Jefferson</p> <p>"It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by religionists, but by Christians, not on religions, but on the gospel of Jesus Christ.</p> <p> For that reason alone, people of other faiths have been afforded freedom of worship here." Patrick H