by Terry Paulson If you have not already summed up the Democratic talking points to usher in four more years of liberal “hope and change,” you soon will as the political attacks drone on. One that remains a liberal favorite is how Mitt Romney’s years at Bain Capital ushered in bankruptcies, cut thousands of jobs, […]
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Noah Webster on Politics and Government
by Ronald Kirk Noah Webster was America’s original and sole Bible-minded dictionary maker. Young Noah was a Puritan by heritage and upbringing. The Lord converted a middle-aged Webster’s heart and soul to Christ when Mrs. Webster dragged him, er, uh, persuaded him to attend a revival meeting—which he had before dismissed as emotionalism. He received […]
Blacks are abandoning the Democratic Party: Won’t trade Christian principles for politics
By E.W. Jackson For more than 50 years, the black community has been the wholly owned subsidiary of the Democratic Party. That may be changing. In spite of the overwhelmingly liberal voting patterns of black voters, they are an essentially conservative community. Americans of African descent are more pro-life and pro-family than the average white […]
Yes, America Can Be Saved
by Vonette Bright Never before in the history of our nation has the question of our survival been so uncertain. The open assault on our faith is unprecedented. We can identify many sources where we can place blame for our current decline; however, I must agree with my dear husband’s evaluation that the cause is […]
ELECTION TIME
Another election time has arrived, With words teasing, pleasing our brain, But let’s hope that all of those politic-promises Aren’t just “more clouds without rain”. We’ll rate that debate, which has kept us up late, And we’ll hope that our choice will not fail; But, clearly we know; the results always show That only God’s […]
To Promote Freedom Abroad, Practice It Here
by Star Parker Can Obama stand with credibility before any Muslim nation and claim that he represents religious freedom? Baseball player Yogi Berra once said, “You can see a lot just by looking” — simple wisdom that President Barack Obama is not likely to heed. In order to see, you have to want to look […]
HAPPY CONSTITUTION DAY – September 17, 2012
By Nordskog Publishing on September 18, 2012 in Guest Essays, James and Barbara Rose, Publisher’s Corner
“We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” “A Republic If […]
America’s Most Biblically-Hostile U. S. President
by David Barton When one observes President Obama’s unwillingness to accommodate America’s four-century long religious conscience protection through his attempts to require Catholics to go against their own doctrines and beliefs, one is tempted to say that he is anti-Catholic. But that characterization would not be correct. Although he has recently singled out Catholics, he […]
A Misleading Story on The Huffington Post
by Rick Newcombe Years ago I gave Arianna Huffington her start as a syndicated columnist, and recently, her website got my brother condemned by quoting him out of context. That is an amazing set of facts set side by side. What shocked me about The Huffington Post and its treatment of my brother, Jerry, was […]
Family Research Council Shooting
by Tony Nassif The recent shooting by a man allegedly reported to have volunteered in support of homosexual efforts was thwarted by a diligent and brave staffer at the Family Research Council Headquarters. This is compounded by the allegation of another target on the list i.e. Traditional Values Coalition. The Fuel to the FireSo what […]
On Taxing Olympians
By Bill Bathman Faces of all colour have represented the United States in the current Olympic Games in London. Some have overcome serious injuries and bounced back from previous defeats. We have seen the tension on their faces, the tears of joy and of sorrow, because each one has put their heart and soul into […]
Book Review: John Locke; Philosopher of the Revolution
Review by Don Crow of The Counsel of Chalcedon magazine. The late historian Mrs. Swanson (1927-2011) has written this valuable biography of John Locke. She had previously written The Education of James Madison and contributed to the series by Verna Hall on the Christian History of the Constitution and the American Revolution. This new book […]
The Sacred-Secular Extinction
By William Mikler In the hands of secularists, the so-called sacred-secular distinction is really aimed at the extinction of the sacred If there is one lie the secularists don’t want Christians to discover, dismantle, and have done with, it’s the lie that is summed up in the phrase, “the sacred-secular distinction”. It is by means […]
The Declaration of Independence Defines Our Principles
by Star Parker We must understand and apply our operating manual — our Constitution — in a manner consistent with the principles of our nation’s founding. It is encouraging news that the Supreme Court has decided to consider the constitutionality of key provisions of Obamacare — the Affordable Care Act. By the end of next […]
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut – January 1639
by Ben Gilmore Big doors swing on little hinges. John Locke was only seven years old. He is called “The Philosopher of American Liberty.” So we cannot credit “the world’s first written Constitution” to his influence. What then was the root inspiration for the citizens of three settlement villages along the Connecticut River in the […]