My wife and I watched a Christian Broadcasting Network presentation of a movie titled First Landing. It is the true story of the landing of English settlers on Cape Henry in Virginia Beach. The movie was produced by CBN and Regent University to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the event.

The colonists were on their way to establish the first permanent English colony, Jamestown. The movie is a story of Christian love and perseverance.

The main character of the movie is Reverend Robert Hunt, played by Guy Birtwhistle, who lead the first landing party. There is a moving scene where the colonists carry a wooden cross made in England and planted it on the shores of Cape Henry. Hunt prayed that the New World be dedicated to Jesus Christ and the spreading of the Gospel.

You can learn more about the movie, the establishment of the first colony and the role of Christianity in the beginnings of our country here.

My wife and I were moved by the movie. The cinematography and acting was excellent. The story was presented in fast paced short segments that will keep the viewer’s interest.

However, after the program the following disclaimer rolled on the screen.

The preceding CBN telecast does not reflect the views of ABC Family

We were horrified. Sadly that is true.

Our Christian heritage is being covered up and denied before our eyes. Most of the MSM reporting on the anniversary of the founding of Jamestown this week do not mention the stated purpose of the colonists, which was to spread the Gospel to the New World. Their purpose was God’s purpose.

I pray that our country is re-dedicated to Jesus Christ and the spreading of the Gospel and that the spirit of the Jamestown settlers be re-ignited throughput the land. 

Dan England’s posts can also be found at Getting Elected Blogline and Townhall. Dan’s website is GettingElected.com and he is the author of So You Want to Run for Political Office and Welcome to the Real Corporate World.