mmghouse
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Did George Washington really say “so help me God?” in his presidential oath? There is no evidence that he did.
The phrase isn't in the #Constitution—its origins trace back to 19th-century Christian nationalism. https://buff.ly/3C8pKpV (David B. Parker @kennesawstate.bsky.social) #polisky #religion
The phrase isn't in the #Constitution—its origins trace back to 19th-century Christian nationalism. https://buff.ly/3C8pKpV (David B. Parker @kennesawstate.bsky.social) #polisky #religion
How Christian nationalism played a role in incorporating the phrase ‘so help me God’ in the presidential oath of office
The phrase ‘so help me God’ is believed to be a part of the presidential oath ever since George Washington is said to have used it 236 years ago. Except, says a historian - there is no evidence of it.
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January 8, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Did George Washington really say “so help me God?” in his presidential oath? There is no evidence that he did.
The phrase isn't in the #Constitution—its origins trace back to 19th-century Christian nationalism. https://buff.ly/3C8pKpV (David B. Parker @kennesawstate.bsky.social) #polisky #religion
The phrase isn't in the #Constitution—its origins trace back to 19th-century Christian nationalism. https://buff.ly/3C8pKpV (David B. Parker @kennesawstate.bsky.social) #polisky #religion