Morality of Knowledge and Growing Anti-Semitism on College Campuses
Anyone who does not condemn anti-semtism is part of the problem of the hate on our college campuses. Why do I say this? Morality of knowledge. Once you possess knowledge…
Document 5: Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”: Catalyzing the American Revolution
Introduction “Common Sense,” a pamphlet by Thomas Paine published in January 1776, stands as one of the most influential writings in American history. Amidst the tumultuous events of the American…
Document 4: The Virginia Declaration of Rights – Precursor to the US Constitution’s Bill of Rights
This is the fourth installment of historical antecedents to the Constitution of the United States. Prior documents were: the Magna Carta, the Mayflower Compact, the English Bill of Rights, and…
Document 3: English Bill of Rights: Context, Provisions, Impact, and Legacy
This is my third article on the historical antecedents of the United States Constitution. The Magna Carta and the Mayflower Compact have previously been addressed, plus a stop-over into the…
Document 3a: Echoes of Liberty: From the Magna Carta to Bushell’s Stand – The Unyielding Journey of Justice and Rights
Stand with me, if you will, on the precipice of history. We continue on a journey from the Magna Carta, sealed in 1215, to the birth of the American Constitution…
Document 2: The Mayflower Compact – A Foundation for Religious Freedom and Representative Governance
Imagine standing on the edge of the known world, about to step into the unknown. You just crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a tiny ship with your home and civilization…
Document 2a: The Puritans Journey to America – a story of resilience, hope, and the unyielding pursuit of freedom
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”Psalm 107:1. The tradition of our Thanksgiving meal goes back to 1620 when a group of people whose…
Document 1: Magna Carta: A story of power, of people, and of a promise that changed the world
Picture this: a field at Runnymede, beside the gently flowing River Thames. It’s June 15, 1215. We’re about to witness one of the most pivotal moments in history—the signing of…
Document 0: From Magna Carta to US Constitution – A Journey from the Divine Right of Kings to a Democratic Republic
The Signing of the United States Constitution occurred on September 17, 1787, at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, when 39 delegates to the Constitutional Convention, representing 12 states (all but…
Never Rule Out America’s Resilient Entrepreneurial Spirit
There’s something incredible about the American spirit, innovation, and the drive of capitalism, especially in the face of challenges. And guess what? We’re proving it once more! The Covid-19 pandemic…