Category Archives: Government

First Thanksgiving Proclamation By President George Washington October 3, 1789 Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and to humbly implore His … Continue reading →

On July 4th, 1776, the words of the Declaration of Independence, which Thomas Jefferson penned, stated: When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, … Continue reading →

As of this writing, a group of US commandos secretly went into Pakistan and executed terrorist leader Osama Bin Laden. This was a man who set out to kill as many Americans as possible, having officially declared war on the … Continue reading →

This is the time of year where we take a moment to remember the great blot on our country. Years ago the United States Supreme Court did not heed the principle of following legal precedent, and broke new ground by allowing … Continue reading →

General Thanksgiving By the PRESIDENT of the United States Of America A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly … Continue reading →

The municipality where I live just had a vote on whether to impose a tax that will be used to improve drainage. The vote passed, and although the details of how it will be implemented are yet to be worked … Continue reading →

Absolutely incredible…..the state of Michigan is prosecuting a woman for posting an ad on a church bulletin board. Her crime? She asked for a Christian roommate.  You can read the story here. Keep in mind this is in Michigan, the … Continue reading →

Recently a push has been established to do away with the miltary’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy of not allowing openly homosexual people in the military. The courts are involved, we’re in election season, and the powerful gay rights lobby … Continue reading →

Notice that the question is about Christians being involved “in society.” I purposely did not say in government or in politics. For “in society” would be friendly to the modern liberal, who feels the primary mission of the church is … Continue reading →

Have you ever thought about why the founders of the USA set up a government with separation of powers? It wasn’t to speed things up, or to provide jobs for the party faithful, that’s for sure. Separation of powers was … Continue reading →

We end this week’s focus on the faith of our founding fathers with this simple quote from a supreme court justice. This was in 1931. How far we have come today, when people are doing their best to deny these … Continue reading →

United States Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren on February 14, 1954, in Time magazine, stated: I believe no one can read the history of our country … without realizing that the Good Book and the spirit of the Saviour … Continue reading →

United States Supreme Court (February 29, 1892), in the case of Church of the Holy Trinity v. United States, 143 US 457–458, 465–471, 36 L ed 226, Justice David Josiah Brewer rendered the high Court’s decision: No purpose of action … Continue reading →

United States Supreme Court (1844), in the case of Vidal v. Girard’s Executors, 43 U.S. (How. 2) 126, 127, 132, Justice Joseph Story delivered the Court’s opinion. The case concerned one Stephen Girard, a deist from France, who had moved … Continue reading →

Benjamin Franklin, being the President (Governor) of Pennsylvania, hosted the rest of the 55 delegates attending the Convention. Being the senior member of the convention at 81 years of age, he commanded the respect of all present, and, as recorded … Continue reading →

New York State Legislature (1838), stated: In all countries, some kind of religion or other has existed in all ages. No people on the face of the globe are without a prevailing national religion. … With us it is wisely … Continue reading →

Patrick Henry (May 29, 1736–June 6, 1799), was an American Revolutionary leader and orator, who spoke the phrase, “Give me Liberty or give me death!” He was a member of the Continental Congress and was instrumental in writing the Constitution of … Continue reading →