Tag: Congress

Dr. Benjamin Rush: The History of the Doctor Who Signed the Declaration of Independence

Benjamin Rush Facts: Learn The History of the Doctor Who Signed the Declaration of Independence

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 …

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Is America a Republic or a Democracy? The Founding Fathers, Christianity, and Government.

Republic Vs. Democracy: Is America a Republic or a Democracy, and How Did the Founding Fathers Pick?

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, …

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The Concept of Natural Rights

Natural Rights and Western Civilization: How the Declaration of Independence Makes Natural Rights Law

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 …

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The War on Words: Redefining Language & Culture One Word At a Time

Twisted Words: The War on Words Is Redefining Culture and the English Language

The War on Words is a hot topic in mainstream conservative news outlets.  We protest that words are being twisted and redefined in the English language.  When words are twisted, everything in life changes.  Meaning, emotions, understanding, conversations, and life itself takes on a different color.  What is it like when a society loses its …

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The Amazing Story of George Mason: Father of the Bill of Rights & Advocate for the Emancipation of Slaves

The Amazing History of George Mason: Father of the Bill of Rights

Who do you think of when you picture the Founding Fathers?  The first man that comes to my mind is George Washington.  Then I think of Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin. But what about George Mason?  The Father of the Bill of Rights.  An advocate for the emancipation of slaves.  A neighbor of …

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