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In the “Historical Context” video, Dr. Rena Lindevaldsen attempts to explain the role of religion in America. When you consider the middle group who acknowledges that America’s foundation was based on biblical principles originally, but because it is so religiously and culturally diverse today, America should no longer adhere to those basic religious princiles and decisions that are made in the government, one is forced to answer key foundational biblical questions. First of all, were we founded on biblical principles, then if we are what should be we do today since we ae religiously and culturally diverse. Dr. Lindevaldsen also challenged the listerners with two key questions which should cause one to connect their present educational

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