'Church' Find Reveals America's Christian Foundation

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'Church' Find Reveals America's Christian Foundation

By Mark Martin

CBN News Reporter

Sunday, November 28, 2010

JAMESTOWN, Virginia -- Archaeologists at Jamestown believe they've made a major discovery, one that could serve as powerful evidence of America's Christian heritage.

They're digging up what appears to be the remains of the original 1608 church at James Fort, where Pocahontas was married.

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archaeologists uncovered deep post holes dug to hold heavy timber columns to support the church. Kelso said he believes the columns probably would have been two stories high.

The holes unearthed so far are 12 feet apart, matching a 1610 description of the church.

"This would then support the super-structure of a very large building, which would have a cathedral ceiling," Kelso exclaimed. "(It's) way off the charts for any kind of post building we've ever found before."

Other evidence includes several graves found in what Kelso says would have been the church's chancel - an area near the altar where prominent Anglicans were usually buried.

Archaeologists are digging near the center of the fort, which matches the earliest known diagram of Jamestown - a map presented to the king of Spain in 1608. An "x" or perhaps a cross is located near the center of the map, which scholars believe marks the church.

Christianity's Central Role

Historians and archaeologists believe the church's central location and size showed the importance of Christianity to the settlers, and that their long trip was not just about riches.

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[Matthitjah]

Hallelujah! Of course we were found upon the Rock. You'll get some argumentation from the Left, I'm sure. However, the fact remains and our Constitution, Declaration, and Governing buildings all detail the facts in writing and fresco.

Woe be unto those who forget why they are truly blessed though.

Ps 127:1