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 …
The Preamble of the Constitution is one of the most important phrases of America’s founding. I remember as a kid in junior high, my mom made me memorize the preamble. “What for????” I whined! I deeply admired and loved my country and its founders, but I sure as heck didn’t want to memorize their very …
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, …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Words of freedom are painted throughout America’s history. Equality, inalienable rights, the pursuit of happiness, and a good life. All these words ignite hope in people’s chests at the thought that there might be a chance to truly taste freedom. And then it vanishes like vapor into thin air. America wasn’t founded on freedom and …
