Opinion

Topic: Trump’s Presidency So Far. The Constitution carefully divides power between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Article 2 spells out the duties of the president. The Constitution says, “Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation:—’I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully […]

Soon, another Fourth of July will be upon us. What do we celebrate on the Fourth of July? Of course, it’s America’s birthday—dating back to 1776. That’s when 56 men agreed by voice vote for the final wording of our nation’s birth certificate….the Declaration of Independence. A month later they began to sign it. Samuel […]

Topic: Providence and the Founding of America. Many people today chafe at the idea that God had anything to do with the founding of America. But earlier generations of Americans were convinced that without God’s help we never would have been able to become an independent nation. George Washington said as much in his First […]

Topic: Assessing Recent SCOTUS Decisions, Related to Morality. In his Farewell Address, George Washington, the father of our country, said, “Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.” But in the last several decades, we’ve seen the deliberate erosion of Judeo-Christian values in our government, our […]

Topic: Re-inspiring Patriotism. 250 years ago, as the American War for Independence began in the greater Boston area, many Americans were very patriotic. They loved their God. They loved their country. They loved their freedom. And so, against all odds, they took on the most powerful nation in the world—because they wanted to make a […]