Episode 33 • • 17:36 - 21:03
33: Gentlemen, this is a football
Historical Perspective on Divine Providence in America
Reflecting on the 1787 convention, the hosts discuss how quickly the founding fathers forgot the divine assistance they received during the Revolutionary War. They challenge the historical characterization of Benjamin Franklin as a deist, arguing that his later writings provide objective proof of his belief that God governs the affairs of men.