WB: Rabbi Daniel Lapin

Rabbi Lapin spoke of the early connection between Christianity and Judaism, and how America has a Hebrew legacy because of it's Christian foundation.

The famous colonial preacher Increase Mather was named "Increase" because his parents knew the Hebrew meaning of the word. The Hebrew word "Joseph" means "increase."

Lapin said the American division of government came from Isaiah 33:22: For the LORD is our judge, The LORD is our lawgiver, The LORD is our king; He will save us

A proposed seal for the United States depicted the Israelites following the pillar of God and said "Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God." This wasn't adopted but it was considered.

"Politics is nothing more than the practical application of our most deeply held values," Lapin said.

He said that opposition to homosexual "marriage" is legitimate because "The Bible says so."

For those opposed to us voting our values, Lapin said "Welcome to democracy."

Lapin said the study of the Bible is the source of courage and strength.

Lapin said if those who oppose traditional values win, it will only be because they believed the wrong thing with more commitment than we believed the right thing.

As Moses said to Joshua: Be strong and of good courage (Lapin spoke it in the original Hebrew).