Author Archives: Tim

Creative Alternatives

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Tim

In the last post (Am I Still A Republican?), I shared a discussion that took place separate from this forum. I also noted at the end of the comments that I was hoping that Republicans would turn from the past … Continue reading →

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Am I Still A Republican?

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Tim

In the cycle leading up to Mr. Obama’s election, there was considerable angst within Republican ranks about the performance of President George W. Bush, and about whether or not the party should publicly distance itself from his shortcomings.  In the … Continue reading →

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Letter From A Birmingham Jail

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Tim

The last post contained a link to The Manhattan Declaration, which contains a reference to Letter From a Birmingham Jail, written by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If I had read this letter before, I do not recall it.  But … Continue reading →

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The Manhattan Declaration

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Tim

Here’s a link to another good document called The Manhattan Declaration that fits within the overall philosophy of this site. Since its release on 11/20/09 (just two months ago), its been signed by over 400,000 people.  Feel free to add … Continue reading →

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Institute on Religion & Democracy

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Tim

Here is a link to the Founding Document for the Institute of Religion & Democracy, as authored by the late Reverend Richard John Neuhaus. These seem to be people I can agree with, as these excerpts will indicate. “Communal allegiance … Continue reading →

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Learning Vigilance Via Massachusetts

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Tim

I have spent a lot of time discussing the need to reference religion in our political life.  It should be a factor in our decision making, and a link to the values the country was founded upon. At times, as … Continue reading →

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One Step Back From the Brink

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Tim

Thank you, Massachusetts. The signals are mixed from the Democrats talking on the radio this morning, but at least there is hope that everyday people in America are taking notice and seem to be willing to stand up and be … Continue reading →

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Madison and Nature

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Tim

Some time ago, I wrote a post entitled The Emerging Pattern which emphasized the role of God as the source of American Freedom by placing quotes from John Locke and Thomas Jefferson side by side in the text. Reread those … Continue reading →

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Authority and Prayer

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Tim

Seems like this post from my blog on prayer fits in this discussion as well.

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Madison on God

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Tim

Throughout this endeavor, starting with quotes from the Declaration of Independence itself, I have tried to point out that the founders of this country actually believed vehemently in God, and believed He was integral to the experiment they were undertaking. … Continue reading →

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