E04 - Reformation, Religion, Crown, and Culture

Dutch monarchs take a sacred oath when taking the throne.  William of Orange aligns with the Protestant Calvinists.  The Netherlands achieves independence and the Dutch Reformed Church is born.  The Dutch National Anthem alludes to William's faith.  Christianity spreads to the Dutch East Indies.  The Dutch Christianity and help shape Colonial America.  Dutch Reformed pastors give positive encouragement in a post-war USA.  Indo Catholics in Southern California find a new home for their faith and culture.   References: "The Low Countries" by E. H. Kossmann, "Move Ahead With Possibility Thinking" by R.H. Schuller, "The Power of Positive Thinking" by N. V. Peale; "Legerchef Middendorp draagt rijkszwaard" from Metro, Marble Collegiate Church (marblechurch.org), Hour of Power w Bobby Schuller (hourofpower.org, sgp.church), Reformed Church in America (rca.org)