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America 250: Pastors in politics shaped American Revolution and policies today

As Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of independence, pastors' critical role in the American Revolution continues today as clergy fight against COVID-era lockdown policies they view as tyranny.
During the Revolutionary War, the pulpit served as the primary political vehicle, with sermons acting as "the most direct and effectual way of reaching the masses," according to Headley, shaping colonial rights.
Pastors actively led congregants into battle; Rev. David Grosvenor reportedly leapt from the pulpit to fight at Bunker Hill, while David Avery and Stephen Farrar commanded full regiments of parishioners.
By October 2020, at least 32 lawsuits challenged California Gov. Gavin Newsom's mandates, and the Supreme Court ruled that banning worship "strikes at the very heart of the First Amendment's guarantee."
American Renewal Project founder David Lane argues Christians must run for office to prevent candidates from codifying values opposing biblical principles, encouraging modern clergy to engage directly in politics.

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