Did You Know The U.S. Capitol Was Regularly Used As A Church Building Throughout History?

I saw a very interesting post from Sean Feucht recently that I had to research….and then share with you.

I think you’re really going to like this.

Just like most things in our Country, we started out as a Christian nation.

I know, I know, there is a lot of doubt about whether a lot of the Founding Fathers were Freemasons, and I know D.C. is designed in a very Satanic nature, and I know the evil behind the design of the Washington Monument.

I get all that.

But in the midst of all that, there were great Christian patriots at the heart of founding this nation.

And their Christian worship was at the root of much of what they did.

I knew most of that, but I did not know what Sean Feucht posted recently:

Looks like the US Capitol was regularly used as a church building throughout history. ⛪️🔥

Maybe its time to start that up again?! 👀 God knows our government could use it. 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/SDzuweL7sl

— Sean Feucht (@seanfeucht) June 13, 2023

Here’s a Zoom in:

How interesting!

But I had to make sure it was TRUE…

Turns out it is!

Check this out, from ChatGPT:

The U.S. Capitol Building, located in Washington, D.C., has served as a symbol of American democracy for over two centuries. While its primary function is to house the legislative branches of the U.S. government, the Capitol has also played an intriguing role as a place of worship at various points in its history.

During the early years of the United States, before Washington, D.C. was established as the nation’s capital, Congress met in Philadelphia. At that time, the Capitol Building was the Pennsylvania State House, and it was used for both governmental and non-governmental purposes. Churches, such as the Christ Church, frequently held services there.

When the federal government moved to Washington, D.C. in 1800, the Capitol Building became the permanent home for Congress. However, due to the limited number of government buildings at the time, the Capitol continued to serve multiple functions. One of these functions was as a gathering place for religious services.

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Historical records indicate that the Capitol’s House Chamber was regularly used as a place of worship in the early 19th century. The House Chamber was often described as a “dual-use” space, accommodating both legislative activities and religious gatherings. The practice of using the Capitol as a church was a reflection of the nation’s religious landscape, where Christianity held a central role.

In an article titled “When the Capitol Became a Church,” historian William C. Ringenberg explains, “Services in the Capitol were interdenominational and ecumenical, with various Protestant groups and even Roman Catholics participating. These services were well-attended, with members of Congress, government officials, and the public coming together for worship.”

In addition to regular Sunday services, the Capitol was the venue for significant religious events, such as national days of prayer and thanksgiving. These events, authorized by presidents and Congress, aimed to promote unity and seek divine guidance during times of national crisis or celebration.

One notable occasion occurred during the Civil War. On February 28, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed a congressional resolution allowing the use of the Capitol as a place for religious services. The resolution stated that “the thanks of Congress be given to Almighty God for His mercies, and implore His continued care and protection over our country.”

Such events provided a sense of spiritual solace and moral guidance to the nation during challenging times. However, as the U.S. grew and diversified, the practice of using the Capitol as a church gradually declined. The increasing religious pluralism and the need for separate spaces for legislative activities led to the discontinuation of regular worship services within the Capitol Building.

Today, the Capitol remains a secular space dedicated to legislative business, while religious services are held in churches and other dedicated places of worship throughout Washington, D.C. The separation of church and state, a fundamental principle of American democracy, ensures that government and religion maintain distinct spheres.

In conclusion, the U.S. Capitol Building has a fascinating history of being used as a church in its early years. Its dual function as both a seat of government and a place of worship reflects the nation’s religious heritage and the desire to seek divine guidance during significant events. While the practice of using the Capitol as a church has diminished over time, it is a reminder of the diverse roles this iconic structure has played in shaping American history.

Sources:

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• Ringenberg, William C. “When the Capitol Became a Church.” The Heritage Foundation, 4 July 2017, www.heritage.org/american-founders/commentary/when-the-capitol-became-church.
• U.S. Capitol Historical Society. “The Capitol as Church.” USCHS, www.uschs.org/explore/heritage-and-education-center/online-exhibits/the-capitol-as-church/.

How cool is that?

And here is Sean Feucht bringing back that tradition by bringing Worship back inside the U.S. Capitol building last night:

Worship inside the US Capitol Statuary Hall last night! 🙏🏽🇺🇸🔥

God is not yet finished with America!#LetUsWorship pic.twitter.com/yl9WTLzJBR

— Sean Feucht (@seanfeucht) June 13, 2023

Yes, I know the floor is Masonic.

But we don’t concede territory to the enemy….we walk right in and take it back!

How beautiful is this?

Remember when beautiful sounds of worship filled the US Capitol rotunda?!

Maybe we should do it again. 👀🙏🏽🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/hoSUg9giar

— Sean Feucht (@seanfeucht) June 12, 2023

It reminds me of the time this happened during Trump’s first Presidency:

Christian Worship Breaks Out In The Trump White House!

This is a flashback article but I thought it was so important to cover right now, just days before the 2020 election.

Did you know in the Bible whenever God sent Israel into a battle he would tell them to put the worshippers on the front lines?

Why?

Because that’s where the battle was won….in the spirit realm.

Ephesians 6:12: For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.

So please enjoy these wonderful moments and understand the battle was already won at this time:

What a privilege to declare the name of Jesus in worship and in prayer today at the White House. I was challenged, informed, convicted, & inspired at the #faithbriefing w/ many peers in the CCM industry. The church has a great opportunity to rise with grace & truth in this hour. pic.twitter.com/xgZQiqh6XG

— Tauren Wells (@taurenwells) November 14, 2018

Musical artists + amazing acoustics + worship = chills for days! Amazing day in DC! #faithbriefing pic.twitter.com/StlAcYbGWm

— SANCTUS REAL (@SanctusReal) November 14, 2018

Backup if that gets taken down.

So important:

“There is none holy like the Lord:
for there is none besides you;
there is no rock like our God.”

 (1 Samuel 2:2)

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice,
and let them say among the nations, “The Lord reigns!”
Let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
let the field exult, and everything in it!
Then shall the trees of the forest sing for joy
before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth.
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures forever!

(1 Chronicles 16:31–34)

“Sing to God, sing praises to his name;
lift up a song to him who rides through the deserts;
his name is the Lord;
exult before him!
Father of the fatherless and protector of widows
is God in his holy habitation.” (vs. 4–5)

(Psalm 68)

“I will also praise you with the harp
for your faithfulness, O my God;
I will sing praises to you with the lyre,
O Holy One of Israel.
My lips will shout for joy,
when I sing praises to you;
my soul also, which you have redeemed.
And my tongue will talk of your righteous help all the day long,
for they have been put to shame and disappointed
who sought to do me hurt.” (vs. 22–24)

(Psalm 71)

Want even more?

Here’s what I wrote a few months ago here on WeLoveTrump about Worship as Warfare:

Hi, Noah here.

This is going to be a little different than the hard news articles we typically bring you here at WeLoveTrump.

This is a call to battle.

But probably unlike any you have seen before.

We’re in a battle in America right now and across the world.

Yes, it’s a battle against a virus called the ‘Rona.

But that’s just the surface level.

It’s really a spiritual battle being waged in heavenly places.

This is a battle for America’s soul.

A battle of good vs. evil.

Literally.

If you’ve read your Bible, you know it’s a very supernatural book.

We’ve tried to take all supernatural aspects out of the Bible in modern America.

We want to boil things down to hard facts and things we can see.

The problem is, the Bible tells a very different story.

In fact, Ephesians 6:12 tells us very specifically the real battle is not against other humans and it’s not one we can see with our eyes:

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

So what to do?

The answer is WORSHIP.

Did you know that’s how the LORD Almighty faught most battles in the Bible?

It’s true.