Was the American Revolution a holy war?

The Washington Post ^ | July 5, 2013 | James P. Byrd

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Holy war can seem like something that happened long ago or that happens far away — the Crusades of medieval Europe, for example, or jihadists fighting secular forces today. But since their country’s founding, Americans have often thought of their wars as sacred, even when the primary objectives have been political.

This began with the American Revolution. When colonists declared their independence on July 4, 1776, religious conviction inspired them. Because they believed that their cause had divine support, many patriots’ ardor was both political and religious. They saw the conflict as a just, secular war, but they fought it with religious resolve, believing that God endorsed the cause. As Connecticut minister Samuel Sherwood preached in 1776: “God Almighty, with all the powers of heaven, are on our side. Great numbers of angels, no doubt, are encamping round our coast, for our defense and protection.”

Several founding fathers were more theologically liberal than the typical evangelical Protestant of their day. Still, few were anti-religious, and the nation’s architects often stated that religion supported virtue, which was essential to patriotism.....

[Secret Agent Man]

actually i’d probably look at liberty counsel or any christian religious sites that are genuinely biblical. if you have any christian tv stations on air around you that deal with the subject via special speakers events and such you’ll find some links. good christian bookstores will probably carry some texts.

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I know that TV stations have some general stuff but not usually in depth.

And, sure bookstores carry stuff. Just thought you might have some specific titles.

David McCullough's latest book dealt with the US & France. Been wanting to read that one but haven't yet bought it.

[Secret Agent Man]

not off hand. but check liberty counsel, matt staver i believe has written on this topic.