I don’t get it. There are competing ideologies, and many Americans want it both ways. It’s so bizarre. The Competing Ideologies Our young people chant pro-death slogans against the innocent. Have these people ever studied real history or science? Perhaps if colleges taught an actual body of knowledge and promoted patriotism (i.e., love of one’s […]
Veterans Day
November 11, Veterans. Day. Conversation about real American heroes is in short supply today, so let’s take a moment to discuss the importance of the Veteran. Why is Veterans Day important? Your first reaction might be, “Who would ask such a thing? Of course, the Veteran is important!” But why should you care? These eternally […]
Is God Mentioned in the U.S. Constitution?
One of our commenters last week asserted that “God is never mentioned in the U.S. Constitution.” Our regular participants here at Common Sense Civics and Citizenship know that the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution comprise our Founding American Documents. So, rather than the filtered, watered-down opinions of “the politician, press, or professor,” let’s […]
A New Axis of Evil?
A Divided USA Opens Door For New Axis of Evil A new axis of evil is lining up. With a country as divided as ours, Americans are siding up. Caution: We ought to take heed. Abraham Lincoln’s 1858 “House Divided” speech tells us why: “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” A New Axis of […]
Can Amoral People Remain Free?
How can a free-born people support amorality without downing their society? I have been pondering this question from different angles. Let’s explore it together. Amorality Comes In Many Forms Amorality takes many forms. For example, we recognize murder as amoral but to support savage murder, i.e., tying mother and child together and burning them beyond […]
Perspective Is Needed
The world is a quagmire right now, so we perspective. Consider the following statements: Heard, Seen, Or Said Recently “How many people are putting themselves in harm’s way so you can be free?” “If you want to know what a country really thinks, don’t believe what they say until you verify what they teach their […]