Americaās Christian Heritage Cannot Be Erased
Americaās government was not established as a national church, but our nationās history, culture and understanding of liberty were deeply influenced by faith and biblical principles.
The Declaration of Independence proclaims that our rights are not gifts from governmentāthey are given by our Creator.
Biblical words and imagery can still be found throughout our national buildings. Psalm 16:1 is inscribed in the U.S. Capitol Prayer Room. Moses and t... moreAmericaās Christian Heritage Cannot Be Erased
Americaās government was not established as a national church, but our nationās history, culture and understanding of liberty were deeply influenced by faith and biblical principles.
The Declaration of Independence proclaims that our rights are not gifts from governmentāthey are given by our Creator.
Biblical words and imagery can still be found throughout our national buildings. Psalm 16:1 is inscribed in the U.S. Capitol Prayer Room. Moses and the Ten Commandments are represented in the Capitol and inside the U.S. Supreme Court.
These symbols were not placed there by accident. They remind us that faith, moral responsibility and belief in God have played an important role in Americaās story.
The First Amendment protects religious freedom while preventing the federal government from establishing an official religion. It does not require Americans to erase God from public life.
We should never be ashamed of Americaās Christian heritage. We must preserve it, teach it to future generations and continue praying for our nation.
āBlessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.ā ā Psalm 33:12
The Knights Templar were a Christian military order founded around 1119 during the Crusades. Their original mission was to protect Christian pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem and defend the Crusader states established in the Holy Land.
Templars fought against Muslim armies because they were part of the Crusadesāreligious and political conflicts between Christian and Muslim powers over control of important territories, especially Jerusalem and other holy sites. These wars were driven by a complex ... moreThe Knights Templar were a Christian military order founded around 1119 during the Crusades. Their original mission was to protect Christian pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem and defend the Crusader states established in the Holy Land.
Templars fought against Muslim armies because they were part of the Crusadesāreligious and political conflicts between Christian and Muslim powers over control of important territories, especially Jerusalem and other holy sites. These wars were driven by a complex mix of faith, politics, alliances, and territorial ambitions.
The battle depicted represents the type of large-scale engagements that took place during the Crusades in the 12th and 13th centuries. Both Christian and Muslim forces included skilled soldiers and leaders, and the conflict lasted for nearly two centuries before the Crusader states ultimately fell. Today, historians study the Crusades as a significant and complex period in medieval history, recognizing the lasting impact they had on both Europe and the Middle East.
The Crusades (1095ā1291) were a series of military campaigns primarily aimed at regaining or defending Christian control of parts of the Holy Land in the eastern Mediterranean. While some Crusades involved fighting in Europe, such as in the Iberian Peninsula during the Reconquista or campaigns in the Balkans.
Today Europe has been invaded once again, It occurs through legal immigration, asylum, family reunification, labor migration, and, in some cases, unauthorized migration. large-scale immig... moreThe Crusades (1095ā1291) were a series of military campaigns primarily aimed at regaining or defending Christian control of parts of the Holy Land in the eastern Mediterranean. While some Crusades involved fighting in Europe, such as in the Iberian Peninsula during the Reconquista or campaigns in the Balkans.
Today Europe has been invaded once again, It occurs through legal immigration, asylum, family reunification, labor migration, and, in some cases, unauthorized migration. large-scale immigration as a "re-invasion" because they believe it is significantly changing European culture or demographics.
Whether current immigration levels are beneficial or harmful is the subject of active political debate across Europe. Concerns raised include integration, housing, public services, crime, security, and preserving national identity.
Violence committed by Muslim immigrants has been a significant public concern in parts of Europe, particularly following high-profile terrorist attacks and certain criminal cases. Some immigrants, including some from predominantly Muslim countries, have been convicted of violent offenses such as assault, robbery, homicide, and sexual violence. Some European cities have seen riots or clashes involving individuals from immigrant backgrounds.
A shame Europe has allowed this to happen, and each nation needs to defend its faith, heritage, and its people. We must all be Defenders of the Faith.
June 30th 2019 is a special day, so I would to say, I love you and happy anniversary to Renee. I look back with fond memories of our ceremony and the time together. Here is to many more years!
Here is a little look at making wax seals. On every rank cert get one placed on it. The process is slow and takes a few hours to make a batch of seals. Hand crafted with care . lol
GP Derek Nordio
OMSDT Knights Templar
Defenders of the Faith
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It was seven years ago June 29th 2019, that our Grand Prior, my husband, GP Derek Nordio was knighted. The knighting took place in a very beautiful and historic little church in Caanan, CT, with our Grand Master GM Rick Trujillo, part of the ceremony.
In the first photo you will see Grand Master's daughter, Heather, standing just behind Grand Prior, holding his mantle, as she served as the Draper at the Investiture.
In the second photo, you will see by the expressio... morePosted By GSY Renee Nordio
It was seven years ago June 29th 2019, that our Grand Prior, my husband, GP Derek Nordio was knighted. The knighting took place in a very beautiful and historic little church in Caanan, CT, with our Grand Master GM Rick Trujillo, part of the ceremony.
In the first photo you will see Grand Master's daughter, Heather, standing just behind Grand Prior, holding his mantle, as she served as the Draper at the Investiture.
In the second photo, you will see by the expression on Grand Prior's face, that it was a very moving ceremony for him and Grand Master is reaching out with a hand of comfort to his shoulder.
In the third photo you will see him holding his Letters of Patent. When Grand Prior decided he was going to become a Templar, he was "all in" and he had a strong and undeterred desire to do the best he could. And, as a testament to that, you can see from the certificate that he was knighted at the highest rank, a Knight Commander. And, within two weeks he was leading a Priory. And, he hasn't stopped charging forward since!
That day I was so proud of him and I still am. His commitment to the Templars has been and remains unwavering and unshakeable. He IS a warrior. And, as long as God allows it, I'll always stand by his side. God bless you, GP Derek!
"FAITH ā The Greatest Strength of the Knights Templar."
What if the greatest weapon of the Knights Templar was never their sword... but their faith?
History remembers the Knights Templar as fearless warriors. Men who rode into battle wearing the red cross, willing to sacrifice everything for a cause greater than themselves. Their courage became legendary, but courage alone was never what defined them.
Their true strength was their faith.
Every sunrise began with prayer before a single order wa... more"FAITH ā The Greatest Strength of the Knights Templar."
What if the greatest weapon of the Knights Templar was never their sword... but their faith?
History remembers the Knights Templar as fearless warriors. Men who rode into battle wearing the red cross, willing to sacrifice everything for a cause greater than themselves. Their courage became legendary, but courage alone was never what defined them.
Their true strength was their faith.
Every sunrise began with prayer before a single order was given. Every decision was placed before God before a sword was drawn. They believed that strength without faith became pride, power without humility became tyranny, and victory without God had no lasting value.
The Templars crossed deserts, climbed mountains, and defended pilgrims along roads where death could wait behind every hill. They fought while knowing they might never return home. Yet they did not allow fear to rule their hearts.
Not because they believed they were invincible.
But because they believed that faith was stronger than fear.
Faith gave them the courage to endure suffering, to remain loyal when others betrayed them, to serve those who could never repay them, and to continue forward even when every reason to turn back stood before them.
A Templar could lose his horse.
He could lose his armor.
He could even lose his life.
But he could never afford to lose his faith.
More than seven hundred years have passed, yet perhaps their greatest lesson is more relevant today than ever before.
Most of us will never stand on a medieval battlefield. We do not wear chainmail, carry swords, or defend castles. But every day we fight battles that are just as real.
We battle anxiety, uncertainty, loneliness, temptation, injustice, disappointment, and the constant pressure to compromise our values. We live in a world that often tells us success is measured by money, status, or power.
The Templars would have measured it differently.
They would have asked:
Did you remain faithful to your principles when it was difficult?
Did you protect those who needed you?
Did you choose truth over convenience, service over selfishness, and courage over fear?
That is why the virtue of faith still matters today. Faith is not only believing that God exists. It is trusting Him when life becomes uncertain. It is continuing to do what is right when nobody is watching. It is refusing to surrender your values, even when the world rewards those who do.
Perhaps the greatest battlefield has never been outside us.
Perhaps it has always been within us.
