Tag Archives: King George III
The Pathetic Patriot
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
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An Unusual Christmas Miracle
After crossing the Delaware River in a treacherous storm on December 26, 1776, General George Washington’s army defeated a garrison of Hessian mercenaries at Trenton. This unlikely victory set the stage for another success at Princeton a week later and boosted the morale of the American troops. From these miracles (and others), was borne the United States of America..
Posted in Faith
Tagged Battle of Princeton, Battle of Trenton, Delaware River, Ezra Stiles, George Washington, Hessian mercenaries, King George III, Lund Washington, Yale College
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Who is Welcome?
Recently, I noticed an online post of a local church that read: “Everyone is welcome! No exceptions. Period.” Really? Everyone?
Posted in Child Exploitation, Faith, Marriage/Family/Culture, Pornography, Sexuality
Tagged Admiral Rachel Levine, Andy Stanley, Cardi B, Gender affirming care, King George III, sexuality
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The Attempt to Tear Down Images of George Washington—a Tale of Two Revolutions
Could a contrast between the American Revolution and the French Revolution be relevant to today’s conflicts? I think so. The attempt to demote historic icons, like George Washington, is a case in point.George Washington grew up as a gentleman farmer in Virginia and was a fourth generation slave-owner. But by the end of his life, he had decided slavery was immoral and so at his death, he freed his slaves and made provision for them.
Posted in Education
Tagged Cultural Marxism, Declaration of Independence, George Washington High School, George Washington’s Sacred Fire, James Madison, King George III, Notre Dame Cathedral, Peter Lillback, The American Revolution, The French Revolution, Thomas Jefferson, Tyranny, U.S. Constitution, William Wilberforce
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