Comment from Understand The Times:

It should be no surprise that Glen Beck would utilize the same "40 days of purpose" used by Rick Warren to work together with others to do good. They both have Rupert Murdock, a member of the Council for Foreign Relations, as someone they would both consider a mentor and financial confidant.

September 17 - Make the Pledge - 40 Days and 40 Nights

Article: Misc.

For the next 40 days and 40 nights, I pledge...I COVENANT to practice faith, hope and charity by doing these things.

First...faith. I will pray on my knees every night for the next 40 nights...starting TONIGHT. Pray for guidance, inspiration, peace...pray for the leaders of our country. Pray for their safety, and that they will receive wisdom. I will re-establish my relationship with God.

Hope...hope comes from truth. You can't have hope based on lies. So, I will stop all lies for the next 40 days. That includes lying to myself. I will establish a pattern of honesty and make it become habitual. I will question with boldness...everything...even the things Glenn Beck tells you every night...I will do my own research...and then pray for my own confirmation on the things I have learned. I will find out what is true in my life.

And third...I will have charity. Charity begins at home. I will do something kind for every member of your family at least once a week.

Pledge of Nonviolence

1. As you prepare to march meditate on the life and teachings of Jesus.

2. Remember the nonviolent movement seeks justice and reconciliation - not victory.

3. Walk and talk in the manner of love; for God is love.

4. Pray daily to be used by God that all men and women might be free.

5. Sacrifice personal wishes that all might be free.

6. Observe with friend and foes the ordinary rules of courtesy.

7. Perform regular service for others and the world.

8. Refrain from violence of fist, tongue and heart.

9. Strive to be in good spiritual and bodily health.

10. Follow the directions of the movement leaders and of the captains on demonstrations.

Make Your Pledge

If you agree to abide by these principles of nonviolence and to practice faith, hope and charity by doing the above things, sign your name below.