Tag Archives: American Revolution

The Pathetic Patriot

Posted on July 1, 2025 by David E Smith

Fireworks and cookouts light up the Fourth, but are we missing the heart of the American Revolution? We cheer heroes like George Washington against 'tyrannical' King George III—yet was the king a mere villain or a complex figure in a turbulent age? This July 4th, ask: when does civil disobedience cross the line, and how does it echo the Declaration of Independence’s ideals?

Posted in Faith | Tagged 4th of July, American Revolution, Charles Inglis, George Washington, independence day, John Hancock, John Joachim Zubly, Jonathan Boucher, King George III, Paul Revere, Poor Richard’s Almanack, Stamp Act, The Boston Tea Party, The Declaration of Independence, Thomas Bradbury Chandler, William Franklin, Yankee Doodle | Comments Off

Have They Died in Vain?

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Alyssa Sonnenburg

Over a million Americans have died in wars over our nearly two-hundred-and-fifty-year history. Considering the cultural and political unrest we are dealing with currently, it may be appropriate to ask just what it was that they died to accomplish and whether we are, after all their sacrifice, at risk of losing it all. Are we now giving away that which cost them so dearly?

Posted in Faith, Federal, Religious Liberty | Tagged Abraham Lincoln, American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin, Fidel Castro, French Revolution, Harrison Butker, Joe Biden, King George, Mao, Memorial Day, Stacy Abrams | Comments Off

Patriots Underground

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Alyssa Sonnenburg

Memorial Day arrives May 27th. Once again, we must suffer the unintentional wince-inducing greeting from many who will utter, “Happy Memorial Day.” Not appropriate.

Posted in Faith, Federal, Marriage/Family/Culture | Tagged American Revolution, Christine Wormuth, Douglas MacArthur, Mel Gibson, Memorial Day, patriots, Randy George, veterans | Comments Off

No God, No Rights

Posted on February 4, 2023 by David E Smith

When Vice President Kamala Harris gave a speech on the 50th anniversary of “Roe v. Wade” about a week ago, she infamously left out the Creator—when talking about our rights. One wag told me, “Hey, at least Kamala didn’t say, we ‘are created by … you know, the thing,’” as did her boss on the campaign trail.

Posted in Marriage/Family/Culture | Tagged Adolf Hitler, American Revolution, Charles Darwin, Clay Christensen, Creator, Declaration of Independence, Dennis Prager, French Revolution, Kamala Harris, Richard Weikart, Thomas Jefferson | Comments Off