Humiliation, Not Hype: Founders’ Prayer Lesson at Trump Rally
The piece argues that the Continental Congress’s 1776 call was for a 'day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer'—not political flattery—and that today’s Jubilee of Prayer omits frank self-scrutiny. Waldman suggests Trump-era events should emphasize repentance and addressing national sins (envy, malice, covetousness) while recognizing Divine Providence without claiming the U.S. is uniquely blessed.