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First Principles: Resistance To Tyranny Is Everyone’s Duty

Posted on June 12, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Resistance to tyranny becomes the Christian and social duty of each individual…Continue steadfast and , with a proper sense of dependence on God, nobly defend those rights which haven gave, an no man ought to take from us.” – John … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Tyranny Is Not Easily Conquered

Posted on June 1, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.” —Thomas Paine, American Crisis, No. 1, 1776 Shortly before the Battle of Trenton, Thomas Paine wrote … Continue reading →

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God Given Liberty

Posted on May 18, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Based on the American Revolution and John Jay’s reflections on same: God Given Liberty by Michael Romani There before my eyes As I look And with really no surprise I see the words of John Jay Who was heard to … Continue reading →

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