Benjamin Rush is a well-known doctor during the American Revolution and signer of the Declaration of Independence. However, if you ask most young Americans, “Can you give me some Benjamin Rush facts?”, most of them couldn’t answer the question. We want some Benjamin Rush facts, including his influence on Thomas Paine writing Common Sense, his …
Did Jesus ever stand before a great crowd of people preaching a sermon that said something along the lines of, “Don’t ever get involved in the public sphere. The church is only effective if you preach my Word within the walls of your buildings and synagogues, but you should never influence a country through politics.” …
The founders of America had one of THE most unique opportunities in history: the Founding Fathers were able to pick a republic vs. a democracy. They got to raise a “baby government” and shape it into whatever they wanted. They could have formed any type of government: an oligarchy, a monarchy, a democracy, a dictatorship, …
Endurance is a word we Americans like to use to describe athletic activities. If you Google “endurance”, below is a snapshot of the results you’ll get, but what about Christian endurance? America was always known as a Christian nation with Christian values. That all has changed in recent years as America, in Obama’s words, “Whatever …
Douglas MacArthur is a historic figure with mixed emotions: was he a war hero, brilliant strategist, and great leader? Or was he a traitor and disobedient to orders? Instead of trying to figure out whether he was a “good guy” or a “bad guy”, let’s just look at the facts, and then you can decide …
What is nationalism, and how does it compare to imperialism and tribalism – two other prominent forms of government? Not every aspect of nationalism is healthy, but we can’t throw the baby out with the bath water. Christian nationalism, on the other hand, is blamed for everything when a conservative holds a public (political) office. …
Thomas Hooker was a renowned preacher in America, known for excellent speaking skills and a kind heart. But he was also an active participant in politics, effectively founding the colony that would become Connecticut and shaping the Connecticut State Constitution with a sermon he preached. There is much to learn from this man’s extraordinary life, …
Toxic masculinity is not what you think it is. It is the scapegoat for everything from mass shootings to rape to domestic abuse to male oppression. But if we’re being honest with ourselves, why are we mistreating the very men who protect, lead, and care for our country? If you’re asking me, China doesn’t get …
Natural rights form a necessary basis for western civilization. But back when Thomas Jefferson borrowed ancient philosophy and religion to form the concept of “natural rights”, and it was foreign to Britain’s ears. Natural rights answer many questions of today. Why is abortion wrong? Natural rights (every person, no matter how small or young, has …
9/11 was one of America’s worst days. It was the day our enemies dealt a blow on our turf and killed Americans. Patriots. Fathers. Mothers. Children. Veterans. In the burning buildings, men and women were facing their last moments, each in different ways. Some were helping others. Rick Rescorla was vice president of safety and …
