Opinion

Topic: Update on the Persecution of Christians. The United States of America was ultimately founded by Christians of different denominations seeking religious freedom. The first freedom listed in the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, that is, the Bill of Rights, is religious freedom. America is sensitive to the issue of religious freedom, even in […]

Topic: Civics Education. America honors 250 years of independence this year. On the one hand, we’ve seen unparalleled celebrations. On the other hand, there are many young Americans today who are not necessarily happy about our nation. Many clamor for socialism or communism, not realizing how terrible full-scale communism can be. Communism never allows for […]

Topic: Appreciating America. What can we do to help get more Americans to appreciate what we have in this country? There’s a new book out called A Great and Grateful Nation—From Grievance to Gratitude. It has been written by historian Jane Hampton Cook. The book has been described as a “beautifully crafted keepsake celebrating America’s […]

Topic: God and the Declaration of Independence. America at 250 centers on the Declaration of Independence, our national birth certificate. It mentions four times, noting that our rights come from God, not the government. Law professor John Eidsmoe, author of the book, Christianity and the Constitution, joins Jerry Newcombe to discuss God and the Declaration of Independence. www.morallaw.org […]

Topic: The Signing of the Declaration of Independence. All this year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the adoption by voice-vote on July 4, 1776 of the final wording of the Declaration of Independence. The first one to have his name affixed to the document was John Hancock. But the Declaration was not signed in […]