Tag Archives: Mankind

Thought For the Day: The Best Use of Good Laws Is To Teach Men To Trample Bad Laws Under Their Feet

Posted on November 29, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Revolutions are not made; they come. A revolution is as natural a growth as an oak. It comes out of the past. Its foundations are laid far back. The best use of good laws is to teach men to trample … Continue reading →

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First Principles: No Temptation Has Overtaken You Except What Is Common To Mankind

Posted on November 26, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so … Continue reading →

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Another Verb Spoke

Posted on November 2, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Another Verb Spokeby Michael DoyleHeaven help us for promises madeWhen we are feeling ignorant and afraidThough it is that we respect God’s mightWe must not fear that God will smiteThe things we do in ignorance and confusionKnowing His rest carries … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Absolution, Confusion, Ignorance, Ignorant, Immortality, Lies, Mankind, Mountains, Poetry and Poems, Prometheus, Promises, Respect, Smite, Spoke, Superstitions, Verb | Leave a comment

…Of Hope

Posted on October 29, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

…Of Hopeby Michael DoyleOur nightmares become us in the nightStartling us with their unholy lightMankind has always struggled as we doBut it is only in this that we renewAs God has mercy on us sinners in our endIn our knowledge … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Freedom of Speech May Be Taken Away, and, Dumb and Silent We May Be Led Like Sheep, To the Slaughter

Posted on October 23, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

[I]f Men are to be precluded from offering their Sentiments on a matter, which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences, that can invite the consideration of Mankind, reason is of no use to us; the freedom of Speech … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: With Man This Is Impossible, But With God All Things Are Possible

Posted on October 14, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” – Matthew 19:26 (New International Version)

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Since the Days that Eden Fell

Posted on October 5, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Since the Days that Eden Fellby Michael DoyleEver since the dark days that Eden fellMankind has cast pennies down the wishing wellHoping to find some bright point of lightTo get us through our darkest times of nightEver since the dark … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Man, Once Surrendering His Reason, Has No Remaining Guard Against Absurdities…and Like A Ship Without Rudder, Is the Sport of Every Wind

Posted on September 26, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Man, once surrendering his reason, has no remaining guard against absurdities the most monstrous, and like a ship without rudder, is the sport of every wind.” – Thomas Jefferson (1822) Doesn’t this sound like the response to Covid in all … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Great Principles of Right and Wrong Are Legible To Every Reader

Posted on September 1, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“It behooves you, therefore, to think and act for yourself and your people. The great principles of right and wrong are legible to every reader; to pursue them requires not the aid of many counselors. The whole art of government … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Whole Art of Government Consists In the Art of Being Honest. Only Aim To Do Your Duty, and Mankind Will Give You Credit Where You Fail

Posted on August 11, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest. Only aim to do your duty, and mankind will give you credit where you fail.” – Thomas Jefferson (1775)

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