Trump-backed faith event features conservative Christians as critics decry blurring of church-state lines - Reuters

"The British challenged us again in the war of 1812, burning parts of that city named after George Washington, you may be familiar with that city."

— Eric Metaxas , Celebrity

"Yes, it’s hard to believe that it would take two centuries for the Lord to raise up a great man to bring that ballroom finally to stand where it needs to stand."

— Eric Metaxas , Celebrity

"Checking in for a brief moment on the Rededicate 250 blasphemy fest and yep, it’s beyond parody."

— Aaron Rupar , Influencer

"I HOPE EVERYBODY AT REDEDICATE 250 IS HAVING A GOOD TIME."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"Our President is not a Christian and his words and actions should not be supported by Christians."

— Marjorie Taylor Greene , Politician

"We are deeply concerned that what is really being rededicated is a nation to a very narrow and ideological part of the Christian faith that betrays our nation’s fundamental commitment to religious freedom."

— Adam Russell Taylor , Activist

"I want to shine a light on America’s history as a nation that welcomes, celebrates and protects people of all faiths and those of no faith."

— Jonah Dov Pesner , Activist

"Rededicate250 will be a powerful moment to reflect on where we have been, recommit ourselves to the ideals that define us, and look toward the future with renewed hope and purpose."

— Danielle Alvarez , Activist

"This kind of divisive embrace of a particular religion and trying to associate the incumbent administration with that religion is bad for religion, bad for government and bad for America."

— Andrew Koppelman , Academic

"It is unconstitutional because it is explicit government promotion of religion, and not just religion in general, but of a fairly specific version of one particular religion."

— Douglas Laycock , Academic

"I think that it’s kind of overemphasizing that idea of separation to think that an event like this raises any constitutional problems."

— Michael Moreland , Academic

"The gathering is a recognition of the religious and moral tradition of the country, and accused critics of wanting to erase the history of America and pretend as if we’re not a nation that was dedicated originally to God."

— Mike Johnson , Politician