The Courts must declare the sense of the law; and if they should be disposed to exercise will instead of judgement; the consequences would be the substitution of their pleasure for that of the legislative body. Alexander Hamilton, Federalist 72 There is a new term...
Without the knowledge and love of God, a family is but a collection of individuals who may have more or less of natural affection for one another; but the real bond—the love of God our Father, in Jesus Christ, our Lord— is wanting.Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubigné 1794-1872....
I know some muddleheaded Christians have talked as if Christianity thought that sex, or the body, or pleasure, were bad in themselves. But they were wrong. Christianity is almost the only one of the great religions which thoroughly approves of the body—which believes...
“I have one great political idea...It is in substance, ‘Righteousness exalteth a nation - sin is a reproach to any people.’ This constitutes my politics, the negative and positive of my politics, and the whole of my politics...” Frederick Douglass The Biblical...
"It has been said that all Government is an evil. It would be more proper to say that the necessity of any Government is a misfortune. This necessity however exists; and the problem to be solved is, not what form of Government is perfect, but which of the forms is...
"If we abide by the principles taught in the Bible, our country will go on prospering. But if we and our posterity neglect its instructions and authority, no man can tell how sudden a catastrophe may overwhelm us and bury all our glory in profound obscurity." Daniel...
Christmas Bells And in despair I bowed my head;"There is no peace on earth," I said;"For hate is strong,And mocks the song Of peace on earth, good-will to men!"Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:"God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;The Wrong shall...
“Government is a great fiction, through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else." Frederic Bastiat, 1848 essay The State Wealth redistribution in a society is a great evil and injustice. Taking from one through taxation and giving to another...
“No matter how worthy the cause, it is robbery, theft, and injustice to confiscate the property of one person and give it to another to whom it does not belong.” Walter Williams, Distinguished Professor of Economics at George Mason University, a syndicated columnist,...
