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Booker T. Washington’s Caution Against His Era’s Critical Race Theory

Booker T. Washington addressed the racially mixed crowd at the International Exposition in Atlanta, September 18, 1895: “A ship lost at sea for many days suddenly sighted a friendly vessel. From the mast of the unfortunate vessel was seen a signal, ‘Water, water; we die of thirst!’ The answer from the friendly vessel at once […]

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Forefathers Day: December 21

The Pilgrims of Plymouth: Our Godly Forefathers Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Galatians 5:1 Introduction December 21 is the day that the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock and began the process of colonizing New England for the glory […]

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What Is an American, This New Man in World History?

Patrick Henry, speaking in the Continental Congress, 1774, declared; “The distinctions between Virginians, Pennsylvanians, New Yorkers, and New Englanders are no more. I am not a Virginian, but an American.”  In a letter to Rufus King, Alexander Hamilton expressed these same convictions. “We are laboring hard to establish in this country principles more and more […]

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Alternative Anthem and Jesus

America is undergoing its cultural revolution right now, obliterating as much of the past as possible. We saw over the weekend, “social justice warriors” in Rochester, NY, tearing down a statue of Frederick Douglas—even though he was an ardent abolitionist.  And some in the cancel culture even want to tear down statues of Jesus. CBNNews.com noted last month […]

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Thoughts on Constitution Day: Understanding Positive Grant and Limited Government

Guest essay by Michael Boldin Today is a day that’s not celebrated like many other “holidays” in American society. You see, September 17th is Constitution Day—a day that appears to be nearly forgotten in America. Sadly, over the years, people have stopped paying attention to the Constitution. It’s rare to hear people talking about the […]

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From St. Nicholas to Santa Claus

Guest essay by Jerry Newcombe I recently asked my three-year old granddaughter—a major joy in my life—whose birthday we celebrate at Christmas time. “Uh,” she responded, “Santa Claus?” D’oh! Some people think Santa Claus is upstaging Jesus. I remember a controversial cover of Christianity Today long ago, showing Santa Claus crucified on a cross, hung […]

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