Posted on 08/31/2023 8:00:39 PM PDT by Lakeside Granny
James Woods
@RealJamesWoods
A narrative has evolved that the Founding Fathers were determined to have absolute separation of church and state and absolute separation of the three branches of government. Because they believed that all rights of man were of divine ordination, there were occasions where this was not as entrenched an ideal as we now believe.
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George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation
On this day in history, October 3, 1789, George Washington issues his Thanksgiving Proclamation, the first such proclamation from the government of the newly formed United States under its new Constitution. Washington issued the proclamation at the request of both houses of Congress, which is interesting considering the modern-day belief that the Founders advocated a complete separation of all things religious from the government.
In the address Washington asks Americans to thank God for His blessings, for civil and religious freedom and for His hand in the recently finished war. He also asks them to pray for God’s continued favor, prosperity, peace and good government, and that America will always be a nation of “wise, just and constitutional laws.” You can read the proclamation below.
George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation
By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation.
Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor— and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.
Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be— That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks—for his kind care and protection of the People of this Country previous to their becoming a Nation—for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of his Providence which we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late war—for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed—for the peaceable and rational manner, in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted—for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed; and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and in general for all the great and various favors which he hath been pleased to confer upon us.
And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions— to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually—to render our national government a blessing to all the people, by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed—to protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have shewn kindness unto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord—To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and us—and generally to grant unto all Mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.
http://revolutionary-war-and-beyond.com
11:15 AM · Oct 3, 2023
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New Philly car dealership has 60% of its cars stolen within a week of opening, owner says he “would not come to Philadelphia” if he could have a do-over
If you catch a Democrat, use this know, lol.
https://truthsocial.com/@Dubya_Dot/posts/111157224424447034
I’m on a conference call right now with my congressman. His number one goal is closing the border and was disappointed and dumbfounded when a few Republicans voted against the 1st CR that closed border and cut spending 30%, so it didn’t pass.
He says House Republicans are working with Senate Republicans on a border bill. (I don’t know details, so can’t comment.)
👍👍
Ugh! Praying for your friend!
Good grief!
“Well, I never knew such a cute little furry critter could go so nuts and be so vicious!”
I’ve known a few people like that, lol.
Pope Francis Opens Door To Catholics Blessing Gay Relationships.
https://thenationalpulse.com/2023/10/03/pope-francis-opens-door-to-catholics-blessing-gay-relationships/
DOD Official Ran Dogfighting Ring, Electrocuted Losers to Death.
https://thenationalpulse.com/2023/10/03/dod-official-ran-dogfighting-ring-electrocuted-losers-to-death/
It does look simple, I couldn’t follow it and I was a Girl Guide in Canada. lol
Ha ha ha ha
OK Now shoo, shoo, get out of here.
Pakistan orders illegal immigrants, including 1.73 mln Afghans, to leave
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/pakistan-orders-all-illegal-immigrants-leave-after-suicide-bombings-2023-10-03/
H/T CheshireTheCat
Yes, I actually was being serious and really not trying to be funny at all. I don’t know why you’d laugh at that.
I only posted this bizarre detail for anyone who didn’t know this and wanted to make an informed decision about the guy, exactly as you said. It’s irrelevant what anyone thinks of him.....it’s information ABOUT him. That should figure in to any judgment or decision, I would think.
If I was listening and placing hope on what someone was saying (and making more money the more people listened) I would want to know that he regularly had sex with aliens (not the border jumpers, the interplanetary ones), and started about age 5. I could judge him quite readily on that information.....looney tunes! But that’s just me. You think whatever you like.
MS. B. we are heading towards post #10,000!
Wherefore art thou?
It took 20 years to catch a DOD official running dogfighting. And electrocuted losers? Horrible!
just disgusting.
So how long in our next lifetime will things get straightened out?
ROFLMAO
No respect for life. And worked in the DOD.
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