Opinion

Topic: The Role of Ministers in America in 1776. What role, if any, did ministers play in the early America? In particular during the founding era? We know that many of the early settlements were founded by ministers, and that was the whole purpose of the creation of that particular colony. That was certainly true […]

Before he died, Thomas Jefferson expressed his desire that his three biggest accomplishments be listed on the obelisk that marks his grave at Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia. They were that he was ▪the author of the Declaration of Independence (the acceptance of which we celebrate in America at 250) and ▪the author of the Virginia […]

Topic: Setback at the Supreme Court. The right to life is as American as apple pie. It’s enshrined in our national birth certificate, the Declaration of Independence. But abortion, often touted in the name of “choice,” significantly undermines the right to life. Just recently, the Supreme Court had an opportunity to restrict abortion pills from […]

Topic: The Declaration of Independence. We celebrate America at 250 this year because we celebrate the 250th anniversary of July 4, 1776, when, by voice-vote, 56 men of the Second Continental Congress adopted the final wording of the Declaration of Independence. Just in time for this 250th anniversary comes a new book, Declaring Liberty: Is […]

Topic: Faith Advances Among Youth. Christian communicator Adam McManus writes: Between secularism and digital media overload, Gen Z is the “most anxious generation” in America. Among 14 to 29-year-olds: 61% say loneliness affects their mental health. 36% report anxiety and 29% say they’re depressed. Over 50% say their life lacks purpose. Loneliness is driven by […]