The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is a testament to the foresight and wisdom of America's founding fathers. Those who value rational thought place an exceptional value on this remarkable provision that guarantees the freedom of speech, setting America apart from many...

In an age where "wokeism" has risen to prominence, there's an increasing need to understand its implications and the dangers of blindly following this ideology. Wokeism, often seen as an omnipresent use of race and, to a lesser extent, gender to replace meritocracy, can...

It’s known as “The Big Switch.” That’s when Southern Democrat politicians converted to Republicanism and refashioned the G.O.P. into a racist political party. The only problem? It's not true. But first a little history. The general narrative of this "switch" is capsulized in a 2017 History.com...

Is America a “Christian nation?” In part one, I introduced how revisionist historians suggest our Founders were “liberal theologians,” skeptics and agnostics. I then offered preliminary evidence confirming the devout faith of our Founders. Now I want to let them speak, using words they wrote...

Was America originally a “Christian nation?” It’s a good question. According to the Americans United for the Separation of Church and State, the answer is a decisive “no.” The Freedom from Religion Foundation agrees, citing a 1797 quote (often attributed to John Adams), that "the...

If you’re looking for an irreligious, agnostic or Deist “Founding Father,” then look no farther than Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790). After all, this influential scientist, patriot and diplomat is famously labeled a Deist...and for good reason. It was Franklin who wrote that despite his religious...

He was one of the most influential voices in the minds of our Founding Fathers. His writings significantly impacted the Framers of our Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Nearly every cherished America value can be traced to him. Ironically, this man...

  We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this...