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Rise of the Common Man

Posted on March 27, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

This next in the series on American history expounds on the events of the rise of Jacksonian Democracy which is seen a pivotal as the era of the common man and precipitating the American Civil War. Rise of the Common … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Christianity Is the Only True and Perfect Religion

Posted on December 20, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Christianity is the only true and perfect religion.” – Benjamin Rush

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Urban Christianity

Posted on December 8, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

A Sunday sort of poem… Urban Christianity by Michael Romani Fully formed in my Christianity I have come to belief quite rationally But, also find it credible emotionally Bit by bit, I have been ratifying These things of belief, I … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Whenever the Pillars of Christianity Are Overthrown, Our Republican Government and All Blessing From It Will Fall With Them

Posted on December 6, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“To the kindly influence of Christianity we owe that degree of civil freedom, and political and social happiness, which mankind now enjoys…Whenever the pillars of Christianity shall be overthrown, our present republican forms of government – and all blessings which … Continue reading →

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First Principles: It Is the Influence of Christianity That Has Brought Civil Freedom and Social Happiness Which Mankind Enjoys

Posted on August 15, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“To the kindly influence of Christianity we owe that degree of civil freedom, and political and social happiness which mankind now enjoys…. Whenever the pillars of Christianity shall be overthrown, our present republican forms of government, and all blessings which … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The American Revolution Bonded Principles of Civil Government With Principles of Christianity

Posted on June 29, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The highest glory of the American Revolution was this: it connected, in one indissoluble bond, the principles of civil government with the principles of Christianity.” – John Adams

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First Principles: Americans Combine Christianity and Liberty So Intimately That It Is Impossible to Conceive One Without the Other

Posted on June 17, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The Americans combine the notions of Christianity and of liberty so intimately in their minds, that it is impossible to make them conceive the one without the other.” – Alexis de Tocqueville

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First Principles: Christianity Must Be the Basis of Government Intended To Secure the Rights and Privileges of A Free People

Posted on June 16, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“In my view, the Christian religion is the most important and one of the first things in which all children, under a free government ought to be instructed. … No truth is more evident to my mind than that the … Continue reading →

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Persistent Presence

Posted on May 13, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

To really get to know the Lord, you have spend time consistently in His presence. Persistent Presence by Michael Romani Prayers we state as need Aren’t always those we heed When we listen to God’s way Keeping it in our … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Evidence for Christianity Is In Favor of Its Authenticity

Posted on March 30, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“I have carefully examined the evidences of the Christian religion, and if I was sitting as a juror upon its authenticity I would unhesitatingly give my verdict in its favor.” – Alexander Hamilton

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