Slavery is not mentioned in the Constitution and differences over it resulted in a Civil war that almost destroyed the nation. Once again a divisive issue, abortion has been turned over to state jurisdiction. How will it be resolved? Consider the facts, in no particular order: Slavery: Economic motive: Source of much revenue to slave… Continue reading Slavery and Abortion
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Established Boundaries
“And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their pre-appointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings.” Acts 17:26 Millions of illegal aliens flood into our country each year with the Biden administration willfully doing little to enforce the laws… Continue reading Established Boundaries
The Great Revival During the Civil War
The book “A Narrative of the Great Revival Which Prevailed during the Late Civil War” was written by William B. Bennett in 1877, twelve years after the wars end but based on his personal observations and documented records. He noted that waiting twelve years gave time for passions to cool and prejudices to abate. As… Continue reading The Great Revival During the Civil War
The First 13th Amendment
Juneteenth Day is approaching which celebrates the abolition of slavery accomplished by the 13th amendment to the Constitution. However, few people today remember the first proposed 13th Amendment which was never ratified. In December 1860 as the Southern states were starting to succeed the Senate quickly formed a "Committee of Thirteen" to investigate possible legislative… Continue reading The First 13th Amendment
Robert E Lee: A Life
"Robert E Lee: A Life" is the newest biography of the Confederate general written by historian Allen C. Guelzo. Guelzo is a self-described Yankee partisan but presents a fairly even-handed portrait, but more negative than some better biographies such as by Emory Thomas or Douglas Southall Freeman. While critical of Lee for his view on… Continue reading Robert E Lee: A Life
Harriet, the Movie (2019)
When we got this movie I thought it was a western with a woman heroine, like most of the movies today, that seek to replace the notion of male leadership with a maternal hegemony. When I saw that it was about Harriet Tubman, I wasn't sure whether I could endure another suggestion that it is… Continue reading Harriet, the Movie (2019)
Critical Mass
There seems to be a Cold war being waged in America today. It's a Cold Civil war over the destiny of America. The tensions are high and the offensive and defensive weapons buildup may become an arms race. Is it possible to end the madness and restore peace with unity? Where will this division in… Continue reading Critical Mass
Casting the First Stone
"So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, 'He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.' " John 8:7. Several years ago a commercial ran for a cruise line where the Father said to his family that for their vacation he had… Continue reading Casting the First Stone
Men Created Equal
These famous words from the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America were written by Thomas Jefferson. John Adams and others certainly had significant influence in its creation, but his choice of words stand upon a greater premise of the hand of Providence at work. I watched part of Ken Burns film, "Thomas… Continue reading Men Created Equal
Take Down All Racists Symbols on Public Grounds
If our country is going to take down all Confederate symbols from public grounds due to its past association with slavery and racism we should not stop there but take down all racist symbols on public grounds. This would include the American flag, the Washington Monument, as well as the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. George Washington… Continue reading Take Down All Racists Symbols on Public Grounds
Outstanding Hypocrisy
Chicago's Governor announced recently that his city's law enforcement officers would not enforce federal Immigration laws. Other cities in California had previously refused to recognize federal Immigration law, proclaiming themselves cities of refuge. This rebellion has a historical precedent, in Civil war times. The southern States believed the constitution left matters that were not specifically… Continue reading Outstanding Hypocrisy
