Fourth of July – Red Letter Christians

Christian Leaders from Around the Country Read Frederick Douglass’ 1852 speech

July 5, 2021

One-hundred and sixty-nine years ago today, abolitionist, writer, and statesman Frederick Douglass gave a speech to the 600 members of the Rochester Ladies Anti-Slavery Society entitled "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" This past weekend, Christian leaders from around the country gathered virtually with Red Letter Christians to read this powerful piece together.

‘I’m Not Full American, Because I’m Not White’

Eugene Hung

July 5, 2017

Family and Parenting, Politics, Race

I will recommit myself to fighting against every effort, overt or covert, to make any precious child of God feel less American than any other.

The Pledge of Allegiance to Each Other

Elaina Ramsey

July 3, 2017

General, Politics, Practical Justice

With neighbors and strangers alike, we can build a better nation that aspires for more than just idolatrous worship or greatness.

Oh, For A Thousand tongues to sing

Morf Morford

July 4, 2013

Church Life, General

JULY 4, 2013 | BY: MORF MORFORD -- He comes into my class. Wearing a T-shirt that says, In big bright letters, “You’re in America –SPEAK...

Remembering Is the First Act of Love: War, Peace and Memorial Day

David Zimmerman

May 27, 2012

General

When I was a kid I'd go to mass on Sundays and hope that this week's eucharistic hymn would be my favorite: We remember how you loved us to your death And still we celebrate, for you are with us here. Our shar...

Reborn on the Fourth of July

RLC Editor

May 24, 2012

General

Logan Mehl-Laituri grew up in a community that celebrated military service. His faith reinforced his love of country and his sense that that love was best expressed by fighting its battles. Then he went to w...

This July 4th, Let's Celebrate Inter-dependence Day!

Shane Claiborne

July 4, 2011

Church Life, General

Dr. Martin Luther King spoke of us all being bound up in an "inescapable web of mutuality." He talked of how we have encountered half the world by the time we have put on our clothes, brushed our teeth, dr...

Just Jesus and Unjust July 4th – Why I Don’t Celebrate Independence Day

Kurt Willems

July 2, 2011

General

Guys are stupid. Add explosives to the equation and the idiocy quotient increases exponentially. Such was the case every 4th of July during High school. A group of about 20 guys would get together to BBQ and...