John Donne, Roman Empire, America a ‘Christian Nation’

Christianity is a faith with a long and detailed history, with numerous events of lasting significance occurring throughout the ages.

Each week brings the anniversaries of great milestones, horrid tragedies, amazing triumphs, telling tribulations, inspirational progress, and everything in between.

Here are just a few things that happened this week, Feb.25-Mar.3, in church history. They include the Roman Empire establishing Christianity as their official religion, John Donne’s last sermon, and the United States Supreme Court labeling America a “Christian nation.”

John Donne Preaches His Last Sermon – February 25, 1631

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This week marks the anniversary of the last sermon preached by famed English poet and cleric of the Church of England, John Donne.

Titled “Death’s Duel,” it was Donne’s last sermon as Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, with the notable literary figure passing away the following month.

“He starts with the bleak suggestion that,…