The Forgotten Christian Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
About this episode
This episode uncovers the forgotten story of the National Reform Association's effort to amend the U.S. Constitution to recognize Jesus Christ.
Did Christians really try to amend the U.S. Constitution to formally recognize Jesus Christ? In this episode of The Magistrate, Josh Howard and James Baird uncover the forgotten story of the National Reform Association and its 19th-century effort to acknowledge God, Jesus Christ, and the Bible within the Constitution. They explore how leading Presbyterians, Old Princeton theologians, and the Presbyterian General Assembly of 1864 understood civil government, religious liberty, and Christ's authority over the nations. Whether you agree or disagree with their conclusions, this remarkable chapter of American history raises important questions about Christianity's role in public life and what has been lost in our national memory. Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >Here< For blog entries, articles, and much more, visit our website >Here<
People in this episode
Host: Josh Howard
Guest: James Baird
Topics covered
- Christianity
- U.S. Constitution
- National Reform Association
- religious liberty
- civil government
- American history
Keywords
- Christian amendment
- U.S. Constitution
- National Reform Association
- religious liberty
- 19th-century
- Presbyterian
- American history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: National Reform Association, Presbyterian General Assembly
Books & works: U.S. Constitution, Bible
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