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“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen – not only because I see it, but because by it, I see everything else.” — C.S. Lewis
“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen – not only because I see it, but because by it, I see everything else.” — C.S. Lewis
 
From a Birmingham jail, where he was arrested for trying to help blacks exercise their right to vote, MLK wrote: "Remember, everything that Hitler did was legal."
From a Birmingham jail, where he was arrested for trying to help blacks exercise their right to vote, MLK wrote: "Remember, everything that Hitler did was legal."
 
We remember Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights movement today.
We remember Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights movement today.
 
The Nativity scene, the symbol of Christmas, has become more of a commercial symbol than a religious system.That was the conclusion of the highest court of the land – back in 1984. It got me thinking of the holiday in general and what it really means. Have we succeeded in divorcing its true meaning?
The Nativity scene, the symbol of Christmas, has become more of a commercial symbol than a religious system.That was the conclusion of the highest court of the land – back in 1984. It got me thinking of the holiday in general and what it really means. Have we succeeded in divorcing its true meaning?
 
Government is best and most responsive to the individual when it is closest to them. We're talking about the local, the county, and even the state level.
Government is best and most responsive to the individual when it is closest to them. We're talking about the local, the county, and even the state level.
 
I believe we all have the right to worship as we please, but I also know that our country, the United States of America was founded on Christian principles.
I believe we all have the right to worship as we please, but I also know that our country, the United States of America was founded on Christian principles.
 
It wants open borders - to allow the uncontrolled immigration and smuggling of drugs into our country to overwhelm our system and our services and to poison and kill our children.
It wants open borders - to allow the uncontrolled immigration and smuggling of drugs into our country to overwhelm our system and our services and to poison and kill our children.
 
I’m a long-time activist. I started a Tea Party group in 2009 in my area of North Carolina and have been running it ever since.
I’m a long-time activist. I started a Tea Party group in 2009 in my area of North Carolina and have been running it ever since.
 
The problem right now is that education – public education, particularly - isn't solving some of the problems that we have right now – to truly educate our next generations, to instill a sense of patriotism and love of country, to prepare our children for college and for life in general.
The problem right now is that education – public education, particularly - isn't solving some of the problems that we have right now – to truly educate our next generations, to instill a sense of patriotism and love of country, to prepare our children for college and for life in general.
 
The following is a letter I just wrote and sent to my US Senators (North Carolina), emphasizing that they need to vote AGAINST H.R. 8404 – the “Respect for Marriage Act,” sponsored by Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY).
The following is a letter I just wrote and sent to my US Senators (North Carolina), emphasizing that they need to vote AGAINST H.R. 8404 – the “Respect for Marriage Act,” sponsored by Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY).
 
It is, as Ronald Reagan so eloquently put it in the campaign speech he delivered on October 27, 1964 in support of Republican presidential candidate, Barry Goldwater. That memorable speech has been titled
It is, as Ronald Reagan so eloquently put it in the campaign speech he delivered on October 27, 1964 in support of Republican presidential candidate, Barry Goldwater. That memorable speech has been titled
 
The following is an exchange I had with my US Senator, Thom Tillis regarding a piece of federal legislation – H.R. 8404 (“Respect for Marriage Act”)
The following is an exchange I had with my US Senator, Thom Tillis regarding a piece of federal legislation – H.R. 8404 (“Respect for Marriage Act”)
 
21 years ago, on September 10, 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights. 2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning. 343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift.
21 years ago, on September 10, 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights. 2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning. 343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift.
 
When I talk to folks about the Constitution, I usually comment that “the Constitution holds all the answers to the problems that are plaguing us as a country,” and as a republic.
When I talk to folks about the Constitution, I usually comment that “the Constitution holds all the answers to the problems that are plaguing us as a country,” and as a republic.
 
The first occurs during ages 2-7, with a second one occurring during adolescence. At the start of these periods, the number of connections (synapses) between brain cells (neurons) doubles.
The first occurs during ages 2-7, with a second one occurring during adolescence. At the start of these periods, the number of connections (synapses) between brain cells (neurons) doubles.
 
On this anniversary of 9/11, we look back and remember the horrific events of that day and the lives taken too soon.
On this anniversary of 9/11, we look back and remember the horrific events of that day and the lives taken too soon.
 
In remembrance of the day that will forever seer the concept of 'evil' in our minds, let's look back at that fateful morning, exactly 11 years ago today to that series of horrific events which unfolded before our unbelieving eyes......
In remembrance of the day that will forever seer the concept of 'evil' in our minds, let's look back at that fateful morning, exactly 11 years ago today to that series of horrific events which unfolded before our unbelieving eyes......
 
Make no mistake, abortion on-demand is not a right guaranteed by the Constitution. No serious scholar, including one disposed to agree with the Court’s result (referring to Roe v. Wade) has argued that the framers of the Constitution intended to create such a right.
Make no mistake, abortion on-demand is not a right guaranteed by the Constitution. No serious scholar, including one disposed to agree with the Court’s result (referring to Roe v. Wade) has argued that the framers of the Constitution intended to create such a right.
 
Mark Levin has called the most recent Supreme Court ruling on the meaning and intent of the Second Amendment “the most significant Second Amendment case since Heller and McDonald.” (landmark Second Amendment cases, 2008 and 2010, respectively). And I believe he is correct.
Mark Levin has called the most recent Supreme Court ruling on the meaning and intent of the Second Amendment “the most significant Second Amendment case since Heller and McDonald.” (landmark Second Amendment cases, 2008 and 2010, respectively). And I believe he is correct.
 
We all recognize the 4th of July as Independence Day - as the day we declared our independence from England. We celebrate the Declaration of Independence has since become our nation's most cherished symbol of liberty.
We all recognize the 4th of July as Independence Day - as the day we declared our independence from England. We celebrate the Declaration of Independence has since become our nation's most cherished symbol of liberty.
 
Perhaps what Independence Day is all about is to reflect on our history and to rekindle our revolutionary spirit every year... our great love of liberty.
Perhaps what Independence Day is all about is to reflect on our history and to rekindle our revolutionary spirit every year... our great love of liberty.
 
There are many people who overlook the brilliance of the US Constitution. They argue that it is outdated and unfit to adequately govern such a modern nation as ours in the 21st century.
There are many people who overlook the brilliance of the US Constitution. They argue that it is outdated and unfit to adequately govern such a modern nation as ours in the 21st century.
 
What does Independence Day - the 4th of July - mean to you?
 
Every year on June 6, our nation pauses to remember the thousands of brave Americans and American allies who stormed the beaches of Normandy to launch the campaign to liberate Europe from the oppression and extermination by the Nazi regime in World War II.
Every year on June 6, our nation pauses to remember the thousands of brave Americans and American allies who stormed the beaches of Normandy to launch the campaign to liberate Europe from the oppression and extermination by the Nazi regime in World War II.
 
This Memorial Day week-end, we remember the greater than 1,448,900 servicemen who fought and died in our wars and battles over the many years.
This Memorial Day week-end, we remember the greater than 1,448,900 servicemen who fought and died in our wars and battles over the many years.
 
In 1920, the American Legion adopted the red poppy as the symbol of remembrance of those who gave their lives in war.
In 1920, the American Legion adopted the red poppy as the symbol of remembrance of those who gave their lives in war.
 
These are very troubling times. The federal government shows no allegiance to or understanding of the US Constitution and we, as a nation, are struggling with our political identity and our social identity.
These are very troubling times. The federal government shows no allegiance to or understanding of the US Constitution and we, as a nation, are struggling with our political identity and our social identity.
 
We cannot and must not forget that the brains of school-age children have not finished developing.
We cannot and must not forget that the brains of school-age children have not finished developing.
 
Human beings come in all shapes, sizes, forms, and appearances, and with the passing of time, we are seeing an even greater diversity, mostly of a progressive nature.
Human beings come in all shapes, sizes, forms, and appearances, and with the passing of time, we are seeing an even greater diversity, mostly of a progressive nature.
 
The term “Gerrymandering” refers to the act of manipulating the boundaries of voting districts to achieve some political advantage.
The term “Gerrymandering” refers to the act of manipulating the boundaries of voting districts to achieve some political advantage.
 
They say love can make you a little crazy. And the movie begins by showing how 2 people are living proof of that.
They say love can make you a little crazy. And the movie begins by showing how 2 people are living proof of that.
 
We often hear people talk about America's Christian heritage. Usually it is in the context of some government action or judicial decision which denies this heritage.
We often hear people talk about America's Christian heritage. Usually it is in the context of some government action or judicial decision which denies this heritage.
 
If you haven't seen Dinesh D'Souza's latest documentary - "HILLARY'S AMERICA: The Secret History of the Democratic Party" - you won't want to miss it!! D'Souza hits a home-run!!
If you haven't seen Dinesh D'Souza's latest documentary - "HILLARY'S AMERICA: The Secret History of the Democratic Party" - you won't want to miss it!! D'Souza hits a home-run!!
 
Beginning in August, we learned of a controversial documentary that would be released in select theatres in time for this presidential election season.
Beginning in August, we learned of a controversial documentary that would be released in select theatres in time for this presidential election season.
 
The Constitution established the United States as a democratic republic. It is democratic because the people govern themselves, and it is a republic because the government’s power is derived from its people.
The Constitution established the United States as a democratic republic. It is democratic because the people govern themselves, and it is a republic because the government’s power is derived from its people.
 
“Nullification” is the doctrine, articulated best by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison (our two greatest Founding Fathers) which essentially holds that that the federal government is a creature of the states
“Nullification” is the doctrine, articulated best by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison (our two greatest Founding Fathers) which essentially holds that that the federal government is a creature of the states
 
I have been reading the current abortion case that has come out of the state of Mississippi and which was heard in oral argument in front of the Supreme Court on Dec. 1, 2021.
I have been reading the current abortion case that has come out of the state of Mississippi and which was heard in oral argument in front of the Supreme Court on Dec. 1, 2021.
 
I have recently become active in my community and most particularly, I've gotten involved in keeping on eye on the administration of the public education system in my county.
I have recently become active in my community and most particularly, I've gotten involved in keeping on eye on the administration of the public education system in my county.
 
North Carolina’s state constitution, in Article IX, section 1 (“Education Encouraged”), reads: “Religion, morality, and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools, libraries, and the means of education shall forever be encouraged.”
North Carolina’s state constitution, in Article IX, section 1 (“Education Encouraged”), reads: “Religion, morality, and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools, libraries, and the means of education shall forever be encouraged.”
 
Dr. Julie Ponesse is a professor of ethics who has taught at Ontario's Huron University College for 20 years. She was placed on leave and banned from accessing her campus due to the vaccine mandate.
Dr. Julie Ponesse is a professor of ethics who has taught at Ontario's Huron University College for 20 years. She was placed on leave and banned from accessing her campus due to the vaccine mandate.
 
Sixteen years ago, in 2005, the Carter-Baker Commission on Federal Election Reform issued a report that proposed a uniform system of requiring a photo ID in order to vote in U.S. elections.
Sixteen years ago, in 2005, the Carter-Baker Commission on Federal Election Reform issued a report that proposed a uniform system of requiring a photo ID in order to vote in U.S. elections.
 
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