“it is the duty of nations, as well as of men, to own their dependence upon the overruling power...
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“It is the duty of nations, as well
as of men, to own their
dependence upon the
overruling power of God…
“It is the duty of nations, as well
as of men, to own their
dependence upon the
overruling power of God…
Abraham Lincoln1809-1865
Abraham Lincoln1809-1865
...and to recognize
the sublime truth announced in
the Holy Scriptures and proven by all history, that
those nations only are blessed
whose God is the Lord.”
...and to recognize
the sublime truth announced in
the Holy Scriptures and proven by all history, that
those nations only are blessed
whose God is the Lord.”Abraham Lincoln
1809-1865Abraham Lincoln
1809-1865
The Foundations of a Godly Nation
The Foundations of a Godly Nation
The God of the BibleThe Teachings of the Bible
Religious FreedomFreedom of Speech and Assembly
Marriage and FamilyChristian Education
Free EnterpriseGovernment “Under God”
The God of the BibleThe Teachings of the Bible
Religious FreedomFreedom of Speech and Assembly
Marriage and FamilyChristian Education
Free EnterpriseGovernment “Under God”
“Of all the dispositions and
habits which lead to political prosperity,
religion and morality are indispensable
supports.”
“Of all the dispositions and
habits which lead to political prosperity,
religion and morality are indispensable
supports.”
George WashingtonFarewell Address, 1796
George WashingtonFarewell Address, 1796
“The propitious smiles of heaven can never be
expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules
of order and right which heaven itself has ordained.”
“The propitious smiles of heaven can never be
expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules
of order and right which heaven itself has ordained.”
George WashingtonInaugural Address
April 30, 1789
George WashingtonInaugural Address
April 30, 1789
“Providence has given our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty, as well as privilege and interest of a Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for
their rulers.”
“Providence has given our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty, as well as privilege and interest of a Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for
their rulers.”
John JayFirst Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court
1745-1829
John JayFirst Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court
1745-1829
History of the United States
Noah Webster 1832
History of the United States
Noah Webster 1832
“When you become entitled to exercise the right of voting…let it be impressed on your
mind that God commands you to choose for rulers just men who will rule in the fear of
God. The preservation of a republican government depends on the faithful discharge
of this duty.”
“When you become entitled to exercise the right of voting…let it be impressed on your
mind that God commands you to choose for rulers just men who will rule in the fear of
God. The preservation of a republican government depends on the faithful discharge
of this duty.”
"If the people fail to vote, a government will be
developed which is not their government... The whole
system of American Government rests on the
ballot box. Unless citizens perform their duties there,
such a system of government is doomed to failure."
"If the people fail to vote, a government will be
developed which is not their government... The whole
system of American Government rests on the
ballot box. Unless citizens perform their duties there,
such a system of government is doomed to failure."
Calvin Coolidge30th President of the United States
Calvin Coolidge30th President of the United States
Evangelical Christians & The 2012 General Election
Evangelical Christians & The 2012 General Election
• 26% of voter eligible pop. 55 million• 60% voted 33 million
( 25% of entire vote cast )
• Eligible but Unregistered 10 million • Registered: Did Not Vote 12 million
• 26% of voter eligible pop. 55 million• 60% voted 33 million
( 25% of entire vote cast )
• Eligible but Unregistered 10 million • Registered: Did Not Vote 12 million
Oregon Evangelicals & The2014 Primary Election
Pew Forum on Religion & Public LifeGeorge Barna, Oregon Elections Division, PSU Center for Population And Census
Oregon Evangelicals & The2014 Primary Election
Pew Forum on Religion & Public LifeGeorge Barna, Oregon Elections Division, PSU Center for Population And Census
• 30% of Oregon population 1,191,000• 76% are eligible to vote 905,000• 71% are projected to register 643,000 • 45% are projected to vote* 289,000
(* of registered)
• Registered: Not Voting 354,000 • Eligible: Not Voting 616,000
• 30% of Oregon population 1,191,000• 76% are eligible to vote 905,000• 71% are projected to register 643,000 • 45% are projected to vote* 289,000
(* of registered)
• Registered: Not Voting 354,000 • Eligible: Not Voting 616,000
Oregon Evangelicals & The2014 General Election
Pew Forum on Religion & Public LifeGeorge Barna, Oregon Elections Division, PSU Center for Population And Census
Oregon Evangelicals & The2014 General Election
Pew Forum on Religion & Public LifeGeorge Barna, Oregon Elections Division, PSU Center for Population And Census
• 30% of Oregon population 1,191,000• 76% are eligible to vote 905,000• 72% are projected to register 652,000 • 72% are projected to vote 469,000
(of registered)
• Registered: Not Voting 183,000 • Eligible: Not Voting 436,000
• 30% of Oregon population 1,191,000• 76% are eligible to vote 905,000• 72% are projected to register 652,000 • 72% are projected to vote 469,000
(of registered)
• Registered: Not Voting 183,000 • Eligible: Not Voting 436,000
"Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and
senators and congressman and government officials, but the VOTERS
of this country."
"Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and
senators and congressman and government officials, but the VOTERS
of this country."
Franklin D. Roosevelt 32nd President of the United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt 32nd President of the United States
“The future of this republic is in the hands of the American Voter”
“The future of this republic is in the hands of the American Voter”
Dwight D. Eisenhower34th President of the United States
Dwight D. Eisenhower34th President of the United States
Oregon ObjectivesOregon Objectives
• The Vision to Restore Oregon “Under God” written in our Hearts
• The “Value Your Vote” Campaign Implemented in every County
• 100% Christian Voter Registration and Turnout …in every County
• God’s People Awakened, Voting, and More Christian World View Candidates Elected to local, state, and federal office
• The Vision to Restore Oregon “Under God” written in our Hearts
• The “Value Your Vote” Campaign Implemented in every County
• 100% Christian Voter Registration and Turnout …in every County
• God’s People Awakened, Voting, and More Christian World View Candidates Elected to local, state, and federal office
Our Objective For the May 20 Oregon Primary
Our Objective For the May 20 Oregon Primary
• Non partisan Voter Registration in Evangelical Churches in every County before April 29 Voter Registration cutoff
• Christian Voter Guides in every Bible believing church
• Pulpit and bulletin encouragement to Vote our values
• Non partisan Voter Registration in Evangelical Churches in every County before April 29 Voter Registration cutoff
• Christian Voter Guides in every Bible believing church
• Pulpit and bulletin encouragement to Vote our values
In Every Oregon CountyIn Every Oregon County
• Present “Value Your Vote” Campaign to
– Every Evangelical Ministerial Association
– Christian Men’s and Women’s Groups
– Christian Office Holders
– Bible-Believing Churches & Ministries
• Call for 100% Voter Registra. & Turn Out
• Present “Value Your Vote” Campaign to
– Every Evangelical Ministerial Association
– Christian Men’s and Women’s Groups
– Christian Office Holders
– Bible-Believing Churches & Ministries
• Call for 100% Voter Registra. & Turn Out
A Strong “Call” From Our Pulpits To Vote!
A Strong “Call” From Our Pulpits To Vote!
“Let each citizen remember at the
moment he is offering his vote...that he is
executing one of the most solemn trusts in
human society for which he is accountable to God and his country.”
“Let each citizen remember at the
moment he is offering his vote...that he is
executing one of the most solemn trusts in
human society for which he is accountable to God and his country.”
Samuel AdamsFather of the American
Revolution
Samuel AdamsFather of the American
Revolution
“Silence in the face of evil is in itself evil. God will not hold us guiltless. Not to
speak is to speak. Not to act is to
act.”
“Silence in the face of evil is in itself evil. God will not hold us guiltless. Not to
speak is to speak. Not to act is to
act.”
Dietrich BonhoefferGerman Pastor and Theologian in Nazi
Germany
Dietrich BonhoefferGerman Pastor and Theologian in Nazi
Germany
Restore America is a nonprofit Christian
ministry that depends on contributions from
concerned citizens who wish to preserve the
Godly Heritage passed on to us by our Founders and all who have given their lives to protect it.
Restore America is a nonprofit Christian
ministry that depends on contributions from
concerned citizens who wish to preserve the
Godly Heritage passed on to us by our Founders and all who have given their lives to protect it.
P.O. Box 2225
Lake Oswego, OR 97035(931) 863-5885
www.restoreamerica.org
P.O. Box 2225
Lake Oswego, OR 97035(931) 863-5885
www.restoreamerica.org