In this Liberty Roundtable short video, Sam Bushman raises a powerful question: Can we bring Jesus up from the basement—both literally and symbolically?

Sam discusses a controversial decision by the Biden administration in 2023, which led to the removal of a painting of Jesus Christ from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in New York. The painting was placed in a damp basement, resulting in damage, sparking public outrage and calls for its return.

While efforts were made to restore and relocate the painting, Sam argues that simply moving it to a less visible room misses the deeper point. If the image of Christ is removed from moments of reflection, repentance, and decision—like during academy trials—what message are we sending about the values this nation was founded on?

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