Tag Archives: Just

In the Providence of Seneca

Posted on August 24, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

In the Providence of Senecaby Michael DoyleIn the age of ancient tyrannyWhen Rome had lost its libertyEven a good man might compromiseFor the partial good seen in his eyesThough at times, it took its tollTo hide his better angels in … Continue reading →

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First Principles: I Tremble For My Country When I Reflect That God Is Just (and) That His Justice Cannot Sleep Forever

Posted on July 24, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice cannot sleep for ever…. The Almighty has no attribute which can take side with us in such a contest.” – Thomas Jefferson, in Notes … Continue reading →

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First Principles: God Who Gave Us Life Gave Us Liberty

Posted on July 4, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“God who gave us life gave us Liberty. Can the liberties of a nation be secure when we have removed a conviction that these liberties are the gift of God? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that … Continue reading →

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21st Century Goings On

Posted on June 3, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Dedicated to George Floyd and all victims of brutality in hope that we may yet find our way to a more just and less cruel world shared in our walk of humanity. Marvin Gaye would probably be rolling over in … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Laws, To Be Just, Must Give A Reciprocation of Right. Without This, They Are Mere Arbitrary Rules of Conduct

Posted on May 12, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“We lay it down as a fundamental, that laws, to be just, must give a reciprocation of right; that, without this, they are mere arbitrary rules of conduct, founded in force, and not in conscience.” – Thomas Jefferson (1782) … Continue reading →

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In An Argument For Union

Posted on April 30, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

In a further look at American history, let’s take a poetic look at the foundations of federating our republic: In An Argument For Union by Michael Doyle Each of these concerns had the attention Of our Founding Fathers with keen … Continue reading →

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On the Articles of Confederation

Posted on April 29, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

In these down times, I am taking a moment to reexamine and better understand the Constitution. The following is a look at the deficiencies of the Articles of Confederation under which America arose as a nation. On the Articles … Continue reading →

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A New Nation Born Pt II

Posted on March 25, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

The American story series continues… A New Nation Born Pt II by Michael Doyle In the haphazard wake of 1776 There were so many constructs to fix The ancients had always taught Only a smallish sized republic should be sought … Continue reading →

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Set’s Blinding of Horus

Posted on March 24, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Egypt has some fascinating legends from long ago. Some get slightly retold as time goes on. Set’s Blinding of Horus by Michael Doyle Few know the whole of the story A tale needed in all of its glory In a … Continue reading →

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First Principles: There Is A Just God Who Presides Over the Destinies of Nations

Posted on March 23, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“There is a just God who presides over the destines of nations … who will raise up friends to fight our battle for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, … Continue reading →

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