On this episode of Our American Stories, it may be one of the most eloquent defenses of religion in American life—and of free nations—in U.S. history. “Where freedom of religion has been attacked, the attack has come from sources opposed to democracy,” FDR explained. “Where democracy has been overthrown, the spirit of free worship has disappeared.” Our host, Lee Habeeb, shares the story.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, it may be one of the most eloquent defenses of religion in American life&mdash;and of free nations&mdash;in U.S. history. &ldquo;Where freedom of religion has been attacked, the attack has come from sources opposed to democracy,&rdquo; FDR explained. &ldquo;Where democracy has been overthrown, the spirit of free worship has disappeared.&rdquo; Our host, Lee Habeeb, shares the story.
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Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

FDR's Warning About Threats to Religion from Abroad in His 1939 State of the Union Address

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