Constitution - The Everyman

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Franklin. Feynman. Freedom.

On this Independence Day we celebrate the founding of a republic that guarantees certain rights and freedoms. One of those freedoms is the freedom to be wrong, to have doubts, to question authority yes to be a petulant ignoramus.

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Dispatches from the Front Lines: "Mere" Anecdotes that Point to a Cultural Revolution

It is clear for anyone to see, America is going through a cultural revolution between two (at least) antagonistic and uncompromising ideologies. The question is, what will it look like?

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A Song for Those Who've Lost Their Country

"When you unapologetically make your views known, the other side has to answer them. Which means they have to acknowledge that there are objections to their views. That is, if nothing else, it prevents them from completely controlling the narrative."

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Can You Celebrate a Culture without Reference to Race?

Culture and race are connected, but not identical. There are those who conflate the two and use the latter to destroy the former. But in doing so, they refute their own claim to destroy the very culture they are a part of.

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How Religious Exemptions Reveal a Troubling Trend

No matter what vaccine or other medical mandates will come our way, as Christians we must never allow our consciences to be subject to anything other than Christ and his commandments.

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The Meaning of Ordered Liberty in a Constitutional Republic

Americans have traditionally felt a shared sense of identity, that was held together by our history, our Constitution, and the liberties we enjoy. Recently, these ideals are being seriously put to the test. What lessons can we learn from history?

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Is This or Every Other Election "The Most Important of Our Lifetime"?

Election day is here and we have been told non-stop for many months now that our democracy's very existence is on the line with this election. While this hype can mostly be chalked up to media hysteria, the sentiment is not without merit. How consequential are the results of this election?

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What's Behind the Catholic and Jewish Prevalence on the Supreme Court?

As the Senate hearings to nominate Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court wind down, it is interesting to note that another Catholic is under consideration. Here are one Lutheran Pastor's thoughts on the historic prevalence of Catholics and Jews on the Supreme Court.

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What's In a Name? On the Death and Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

As the nation finally says goodbye to former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bade Ginsburg, it is important to remember that her nickname "Notorious" can be seen as meaning more than just being famous. In fact, it can have a more sober connotation to it.

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Franklin. Feynman. Freedom.

On this Independence Day we celebrate the founding of a republic that guarantees certain rights and freedoms. One of those freedoms is the freedom to be wrong, to have doubts, to question authority yes to be a petulant ignoramus.

Dispatches from the Front Lines: "Mere" Anecdotes that Point to a Cultural Revolution

It is clear for anyone to see, America is going through a cultural revolution between two (at least) antagonistic and uncompromising ideologies. The question is, what will it look like?

A Song for Those Who've Lost Their Country

"When you unapologetically make your views known, the other side has to answer them. Which means they have to acknowledge that there are objections to their views. That is, if nothing else, it prevents them from completely controlling the narrative."

Can You Celebrate a Culture without Reference to Race?

Culture and race are connected, but not identical. There are those who conflate the two and use the latter to destroy the former. But in doing so, they refute their own claim to destroy the very culture they are a part of.

How Religious Exemptions Reveal a Troubling Trend

No matter what vaccine or other medical mandates will come our way, as Christians we must never allow our consciences to be subject to anything other than Christ and his commandments.

The Meaning of Ordered Liberty in a Constitutional Republic

Americans have traditionally felt a shared sense of identity, that was held together by our history, our Constitution, and the liberties we enjoy. Recently, these ideals are being seriously put to the test. What lessons can we learn from history?

Is This or Every Other Election "The Most Important of Our Lifetime"?

Election day is here and we have been told non-stop for many months now that our democracy's very existence is on the line with this election. While this hype can mostly be chalked up to media hysteria, the sentiment is not without merit. How consequential are the results of this election?

What's Behind the Catholic and Jewish Prevalence on the Supreme Court?

As the Senate hearings to nominate Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court wind down, it is interesting to note that another Catholic is under consideration. Here are one Lutheran Pastor's thoughts on the historic prevalence of Catholics and Jews on the Supreme Court.

What's In a Name? On the Death and Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

As the nation finally says goodbye to former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bade Ginsburg, it is important to remember that her nickname "Notorious" can be seen as meaning more than just being famous. In fact, it can have a more sober connotation to it.

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