Category Archives: History

Of the Bases of Christianity

IT is upon this plain narrative of facts, together with another case I am going to mention, that the Christian mythologists, calling themselves the Christian Church, have erected their fable, which for absurdity and extravagance is not exceeded by anything … Continue reading

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The Character of Jesus Christ, and His History

NOTHING that is here said can apply, even with the most distant disrespect, to the real character of Jesus Christ. He was a virtuous and an amiable man. The morality that he preached and practiced was of the most benevolent … Continue reading

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Give Us a King!

Even while he was rescuing the children of Israel from the slavery of Egypt, YHVH already knew they would eventually beg to return to servitude. (14) When you enter the land that YHVH your God is giving you, and you … Continue reading

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Conservativism + Liberalism = Socialism

Socialism was a confused and hybrid movement because it tried to achieve the liberal goals of freedom, peace, and industrial harmony and growth—goals which can only be achieved through liberty and the separation of government from virtually everything—by imposing the … Continue reading

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Unalienable Rights

Image via Wikipedia The substantive nature of those rights which are inherent in all mankind was described by William Blackstone in his Commentaries on the Laws of England: Those rights, then, which God and nature have established, and are therefore … Continue reading

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E.M. House Explains Why He Wrote Philip Dru

Image via Wikipedia Have you read Philip Dru: Administrator? The famous anti-communist columnist Westbrook Pegler described this book as “one of the most important political documents of our age.” The author of the book, Edward Mandell House, describes why he … Continue reading

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Alexander Hamilton’s Conjectures About the New Constitution

Image via Wikipedia While the Constitution was being considered by the States for ratification, Alexander Hamilton weighed in with his thoughts. Hamilton, of course, was a Statist, through and through. He was less concerned with individual liberties and more interested … Continue reading

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“No Wonder He Shed a Tear”

Image by Barrybar via Flickr After Dr. Franklin’s speech was published, another patriot writing under the pseudonym of “Z” published this response: Mess’rs. Adams & Nourse, When I read Dr. Franklin’s address to the President of the late Convention, in … Continue reading

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Founding Fathers: The Threat of Tyranny

If you love liberty, you must be familiar with these quotes. They are just as relevant today, as they were when our founding fathers lived to say these great words.

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An Open Letter to All WWII Veterans

My brother, Dan, recently composed a heartfelt letter to veterans of the “war to end all wars.” It’s a sincere expression of his appreciation (which I share) for the risks and sacrifices which our parents’ generation endured on our behalf. … Continue reading

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