Archive for Archive for August, 2007
What Do We Mean by a “Christian Nation”?
Perhaps one of the most controversial issues that surround our nation’s early history is the religious nature of our Founding Era. Although more secular historians are beginning to admit that religion (in particular, Christianity) played a key role in our nation’s move toward independence from Great Britain, and that our Founding Fathers did religious things, [...]
Revisionism: How It Works, Why Its Claims Are False, and What Can Be Done to Stop It
Revisionism, though not a harsh-sounding word, is bringing about harsh consequences in our nation. Revisionism, in the negative sense of the word, is the manipulation and distortion of accurate historical record and evidence, usually to fit a selfish political agenda. This is precisely what is happening in the United States. One of the areas in [...]
Thoughts on Reason, Revelation, and the Bible
Over the last several days, much discussion has ensued on this blog (and on my other blogs) touching upon the subject of the source of our Founders political beliefs and therefore, the ideological foundations of our government. In my last two posts, “Reason v. Revelation?” (parts one and two), I showed the quotes from our [...]
The Founding Fathers: Perspective on Their Roles
As I have already said in previous posts, the names we usually associate with the term “founding father” are George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton. These Founders have been termed the “key founders” by many, with the addition of several others to the list: Gouverneur Morris (the penman [...]
Reason v. Revelation? Part Two
In my last post, “Reason v. Revelation? Part One,” was introduced the debate of whether or not the Founders relied upon, or at least believed in, direct, divine revelation. The question we are asking is “Did or didn’t the Founders base their political beliefs and our founding documents on the basic principles of the Bible [...]