Since we celebrated Presidents’ Day recently, I thought it might be interesting to reflect on the faith of the first six men who held that office.
Most of them were believers in Jesus and were not ashamed to say so. Several of these instances are not politically correct, but they are historically accurate.
In 1779, ten years before he became the first president under the Constitution, George Washington was asked by Delaware Indian chiefs for advice on the education of three of their sons.
Washington told them, “You do well to wish to learn our arts and ways of life, and above all, the religion of Jesus Christ. These will make you a greater and happier people than you are.”
22 February 1732. George Washington was born in Westmoreland, Virginia, USA. He served as the 1st President of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the War for Independence and was a key figure in creating the US Constitution. pic.twitter.com/rLlKPa5a5f
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) February 22, 2024