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First Principles: The Moral Principles and Precepts Contained In the Scriptures Ought To Form the Basis of All Our Civil Constitutions and Laws

Posted on April 2, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“The moral principles and precepts contained in the Scriptures ought to form the basis of all our civil constitutions and laws . . . The religion which has introduced civil liberty is the religion of Christ and his Apostles . … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Live Your Life That the Fear of Death Can Never Enter Your Heart. Trouble No One About Their Religion; Respect Others In Their View, and Demand That They Respect Yours

Posted on March 30, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Crowds That Went Ahead of Him and Those That Followed Shouted, Hosanna To the Son of David! Blessed Is He Who Comes In the Name of the Lord! Hosana In the Highest Heaven!

Posted on March 29, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, Hosanna[a] to the Son of David!” Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!” – Matthew 2:19 NIV Please join in celebrating … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Government of the United States Possesses No Power Whatever Over the Question of Religion

Posted on March 28, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“The Government of the United States possesses no power whatever over the question of religion.” – James Buchanan

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First Principles: There Ain’t No Ticks Like Poly-Ticks. Bloodsuckers All

Posted on March 25, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“There ain’t no ticks like poly-ticks. Bloodsuckers all.” – Davy Crockett

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First Principles: The Less Government Interferes With Private Pursuits, the Better For General Prosperity

Posted on March 23, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity.” – Martin Van Buren

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First Principles: Don’t Expect To Build Up the Weak By Pulling Down the Strong

Posted on March 20, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Don’t expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong.” – Calvin Coolidge

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First Principles: The Happiness of Your Life Depends Upon the Quality of Your Thoughts

Posted on March 17, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” – Marcus Aurelius

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First Principles: Humble Yourselves Before the Lord, and He Will Lift You Up

Posted on March 15, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” – James 4:10

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First Principles: The True Liberty of the Press Is Amply Secured By Permitting Every Man To Publish His Opinion

Posted on March 14, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“The true liberty of the press is amply secured by permitting every man to publish his opinion; but it is due to the peace and dignity of society, to inquire into the motives of such publications, and to distinguish between … Continue reading →

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