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First Principles: The Best Hope In Continuing Our Republic Is In Proper Moral and Religious Training of Our Children

Posted on October 9, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The only ground of hope for the continuance of our free institutions is in the proper moral and religious training of the children, that they may be prepared to discharge aright the duties of men and citizens.” – Zachary Taylor

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On Classical Liberalism

Posted on September 15, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Classical liberalism without its foundation resting on God’s law is devoid of form, function and suitability in the governance of mankind. On Classical Liberalism by Michael Romani Looking back over the course of history It seems to be no great … Continue reading →

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First Principles: National and Individual Happiness Comes From Love of Liberty; Respect For Laws; Habits of Industry; and Practice of Moral and Religious Obligations

Posted on July 1, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Your love of liberty — your respect for the laws — your habits of industry — and your practice of the moral and religious obligations, are the strongest claims to national and individual happiness.” – George Washington (1789)

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First Principles: No Government Has The Power to Contend With Human Passions Unbridled By Morality and Religion

Posted on May 25, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“We have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion… Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” – … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: We Have A Moral Responsibility To Protect God’s Creation For Generations To come

Posted on February 14, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“We have a moral responsibility to protect God’s creation for generations to come.“ – Nancy Pelosi Precisely, Ms. Pelosi.. stop right at that juncture and you couldn’t be more right. Which is why Nicki Haley responded what immediately came to … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Much of What Forms Our Customs Is An Accident of Birth

Posted on February 12, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“I see too plainly custom forms us all. Our thoughts, our morals, our most fixed belief, are consequences of our place of birth. “– Aaron Hill, dramatist and writer (10 Feb 1685-1750)

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First Principles: Education Uncoupled From Religion Harms Morality and Principles

Posted on October 14, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Without religion, I believe that learning does real mischief to the morals and principles of mankind.” – Benjamin Rush (1783)

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First Principles: A Judge, Particularly A Supreme Court Justice, Should Be of Particular Merit, Character and Ability

Posted on September 6, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Judges, therefore, should be always men of learning and experience in the laws, of exemplary morals, great patience, calmness, coolness, and attention. Their minds should not be distracted with jarring interests; they should not be dependent upon any man, or … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Human Government Is As Good As It Is Godly And Moral

Posted on April 22, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Human government is more or less perfect as it approaches nearer or diverges farther from the imitation of this perfect plan of divine and moral government.” – John Adams, draft of a Newspaper Communication, 1770

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First Principles: From Youth We Must Strive To Be Learned and Virtuous

Posted on March 24, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“A good moral character is the first essential in a man, and that the habits contracted at your age are generally indelible, and your conduct here may stamp your character through life. It is therefore highly important that you should … Continue reading →

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