Marco Rubio says America’s founding was rooted in Christian prayer, fasting
Marco Rubio emphasized the significance of Christianity in America's founding during a recent prayer event. He noted that the Continental Congress called for a national day of prayer and fasting in 1776 as the nation prepared for war. Rubio believes that America's identity is deeply rooted in Christian faith and practices.
- ▪Marco Rubio highlighted the role of prayer and fasting in America's founding during a video address.
- ▪On May 17, 1776, the Continental Congress urged American colonists to observe a national day of prayer and fasting.
- ▪Rubio stated that the founders turned to God in times of uncertainty, reflecting a long-standing Christian tradition.
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News Marco Rubio says America’s founding was rooted in Christian prayer, fasting Rubio stressed the importance of Christianity for the United States, highlighting how the Continental Congress called on American colonists to observe a national day of prayer and fasting. U.S. Secretary of State Marco RubioKevin Dietsch/Getty Images AntoninoCambria 0 Antonino Cambria Comments 0 Mon May 18, 2026 - 2:58 pm EDT WASHINGTON, D.C. (LifeSiteNews) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a video address to Sunday’s Rededicate 250 prayer event on the National Mall, noted that the founding of the United States was rooted in ancient Christian practices such as prayer and fasting.
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