In many schools in America, students are taught that the first Thanksgiving was held because the Pilgrims were thankful to the Indians for taking care of them. The truth is that they held a feast because they were grateful to God for protecting them and providing for their needs. (more…)
Few things irritate me more than to hear someone misuse Scripture for personal or political gain. Bill Clinton, during one of his State of the Union Addresses, said [quote] "As Scripture says, eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor mind conceived what we can do together." (more…)
A couple of misconceptions need to be cleared up regarding our founding documents. (more…)
It's election time in Mississippi, and while most politicians are telling you what they'll do in office, it's also important to find out what they will not do. Will they try to get the government to meet all your needs, or will confine government to its proper role? (more…)
It's easy in a political campaign to focus only on the issues of the moment. But to be a statesman - one who is worthy of being lauded by future generations - requires guarding the foundation of freedom we inherited from those before us. (more…)
Eminent domain is the process by which government can take property from private citizens and use it for a public use, such as roads. (more…)
CHURCHES AND ELECTIONS:
WHAT IS THE LAW?
Many churches and pastors feel called by scripture to "equip the saints" to represent Christ in all areas of our society, including the voting booth. (more…)
Annexation is a hot topic in some parts of the state - hot not only because it's current but because it often stirs the deepest emotions of the people who are involved. As many in our state know all too well, the people who live in areas proposed for annexation do not get the opportunity to vote on the matter. Even their elected representatives in county government are prevented from voting in their behalf. This is patently un-American.