A Republic of Virtue

A republic of virtue

What does liberty mean on America’s 250th birthday?

Semper Fidelis - a motto that can help us preserve our Republic for another 250 years

We will shortly celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, when 56 of our nation’s founding fathers pledged their lives, fortunes and sacred honor to help bring the American Revolution to a successful conclusion. The occasion of this momentous “birthday” of our great Republic brings me back to my own 18th birthday, when I took an Oath to preserve the country they helped establish –swearing to defend the U.S. Constitution…

Keeping the republic | The Highland County Press

When Benjamin Franklin left the Constitutional Convention in 1787, he was asked what kind of government the delegates had created. He answered, “A republic, if you can keep it.” Franklin’s words were both a declaration and a warning.

Guest Column: America 250: A republic, if we can keep it

As we reflect on the 250th anniversary of our country's founding, a look back at the debates and wisdom of our founders is instructive for our future success.

Keeping a Republic: A 250th Birthday Meditation

SEEphotos7171 When the Lord Jesus distinguished the things of God from the things of Caesar, he was teaching that Caesar’s writ is limited. COMMENTARY: It takes a critical mass of people, living certain virtues, to keep the American experiment on track.