Tag Archives: Authority

From the Silence Remembered

From the Silence Rememberedby Michael DoyleFrom the waiting silence comes the memoryOf a time when Iran was full of majesty.This storied land grasps for freedom,Not wishing to be a kingdom or a theocracy. This time whispers the quietly reverent,This time, … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: There Is A Higher Law Than the Constitution, Which Regulates Our Authority Over the Domain, and Devotes It To the Same Noble Purposes

“The constitution regulates our stewardship; the constitution devotes the domain to union, to justice, to defense, to welfare, and to liberty. But there is a higher law than the constitution, which regulates our authority over the domain, and devotes it … Continue reading

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Fully Present In the Past

Fully Present In the Pastby Michael DoyleRage bait and other angry fillsHave long ceased being thrills.No one has asked for my tainted advice,But I think it’s long past time to offer mine.Let’s not be rattled by our every whim.Instead, let’s … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: All Men By Nature Are Equal In That Equal Right That Every Man Hath To His Natural Freedom, Without Being Subjected To the Will or Authority of Any Other Man

“All men by nature are equal in that equal right that every man hath to his natural freedom, without being subjected to the will or authority of any other man; being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm … Continue reading

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Verses of the Illuminati, Part II

Verses of the Illuminati, Part IIby Michael DoyleAncient maps reveal the Earth,Evidencing without any mirth,That flying machines traced our past,And left evidence that confused us at last.Troubling those who would willingly hear,Unafraid to face the truth without fear.Come quietly now … Continue reading

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First Principles: The Laws of Nature Are the Laws of God, Whose Authority Can Be Superseded By No Power On Earth

“The laws of nature are the laws of God, whose authority can be superseded by no power on earth.” – George Mason

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Every Day Lived On the Ledge

Every Day Lived On the Ledgeby Michael DoyleI hear God’s children crying.Lord, hear your believers trying.We try hard to make sense of this all,As each of us responds to your call.We know with all legitimacyThat we must submit to godly … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Men Use Thought Only As Authority For Their Injustice, and Employ Speech Only To Conceal Their Thoughts

“Men use thought only as authority for their injustice, and employ speech only to conceal their thoughts.” – Voltaire

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First Principles: Let Everyone Be Subject to the Governing Authorities, For There Is No Authority Except That Which God Has Established

“Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has … Continue reading

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First Principles: The Peaceful Transfer of Authority Is Rare In History, Yet Common In Our Country. With A Simple Oath, We Affirm Old Traditions and Make New Beginnings

“The peaceful transfer of authority is rare in history, yet common in our country. With a simple oath, we affirm old traditions and make new beginnings.” – George W. Bush

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