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Brentsville Church - Where America's Foundation Was Laid

By Karen Kruschka

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Executives

September 05, 2010 02:54 AM

Those of us who were reared in small towns across the country have probably seen churches similar to the Brentsville Union Church in Brentsville.

Built in 1874 this church has seen many a parson standing at the door greeting parishioners as they left "Sunday Meeting" to return to their farms or small town homes.

They weren't the only Americans who would be appalled at what now passes for "freedom of speech" and the decline of respect for family values that permeate our society.

People of many ethnic, national and religious backgrounds were the men and women who worked tirelessly to build a strong foundation. It is a heritage we would be wise not to squander.

Brentsville Union Church

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Richard Iarossi

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD

Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Karen,

They may look similar in architecture, but those old churches each have their own special characteristics. You're right, many Americans are trying to forget, or rewrite, our heritage and history. New isn't always better.

Rich

Sep 05, 2010 03:28 AM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Martha The American landscape is loaded with them

Sep 05, 2010 03:37 AM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Jay I strongly believe the American people will wake up to what is happening

Sep 05, 2010 03:39 AM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Rich You are so right, but they all teach the same story - a strong, moral (not necessarily religious) fabric is the basis of our American strength

Sep 05, 2010 03:43 AM

Jay Markanich

Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA

Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

That is very pretty craftsmanship on the bell tower. But no bell anymore!

I should add that I have been by that church many times.

Sep 05, 2010 03:49 AM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Jay I forgot what they did with the bell - we have passed it many times as well

Sep 05, 2010 03:52 AM

Bruce Walter

Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Karen, thank you for that great thought this morning and the beautiful picture of the church. It seems in some cases that free speech is not protected for those from a Judeo-Christian viewpoint. I have seen that many times in education. A school system banning a Social Studies teacher from having a copy of the Declaration of Independence on a bulletin board display of the Revolutionary War? Why? Because it says, Creator. Ridiculous.

Sep 05, 2010 04:34 AM

Gerry Michaels

Glasswork Media Arts - Gettysburg, PA

GettysburgGerry Social Meida

Very nice Karen, I love historical structures. Churches and school houses are my favorites...thanks for a wonderful expample

Sep 05, 2010 04:37 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Karen - There are certain landmarks across America, where you know they are the footprints of our history. The one in your picture is one of them!

Sep 05, 2010 05:06 AM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Bruce I firmly believe our country is in peril, but there will be a second revolition (albeit peaceful) to take it back

Sep 05, 2010 05:44 AM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Gerry You are most welcome - you are fortunate to live in an area with so many examples

Sep 05, 2010 05:45 AM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Myrl You certainly have a good number in the Sacramento area

Sep 05, 2010 05:46 AM

Art Kruschka

Administrative Manager - Manassas, VA

Manassas Woodbridge Dumfries Real Estate Sevices

Karen That is alovely site to visit - I regret we were unable to see the interior - maybe next time

Sep 05, 2010 06:37 AM

Sharon Alters

Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL

Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Karen, Alexander de Tocqueville said that what he had observed in his travels in America was just what you say - what was going on in the churches.

Sep 05, 2010 01:50 PM

Bob & Leilani Souza

Souza Realty 916.408.5500 - Roseville, CA

Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments

"People of many ethnic, national and religious backgrounds were the men and women who worked tirelessly to build a strong foundation. It is a heritage we would be wise not to squander."

Karen, you are absolutely right...thank you for such a wise statement! :)

Leilani

Sep 05, 2010 02:39 PM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Arthur We'll have to mahe certain we do

Sep 06, 2010 12:12 AM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Sharon Thank you for the added thought

Sep 06, 2010 12:13 AM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Leilani Thank you - I just respect the fact it took many different backgrounds to build such a homogeneous country

Sep 06, 2010 12:16 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Karen,

Thanks for the reminder & chance to remember our heritage. Last year I took photo of the church in the small PA community I grew up in & posted it on Facebook. I received comments from several others who also grew up there. Moral: churches were the center/heart of the community, what binds people together. Thanks.

Sep 06, 2010 02:14 AM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Mary It certainly has to please you to know so many people are aware of the source of our strength

Sep 06, 2010 02:17 AM