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William McKinley and the American Century

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Don Merritt

William McKinley was President of the United States when we emerged onto the world stage and became a power.  It’s funny how he has been remembered; some people see him as one of the all-time great presidents because he ended … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Socialism in general has a record of failure so blatant that only an intellectual could ignore or evade it.” Thomas Sowell

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Does the Constitution really evolve?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Don Merritt

Last week, after the announcement that the US Supreme Court had allowed a lower court ruling that declared prayer in public (government) meetings unconstitutional because too many of these were “Christian” I proposed the thesis that the ‘living breathing” Constitution … Continue reading →

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Honoring an Unsung Hero

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Don Merritt

The other night, I attended a retirement dinner for Command Sergeant Major Stephen D. Blake, and came away inspired by a man who should be a model for all of us. I will leave the recitation of his amazing career … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Study the Constitution. Let it be preached from the pulpit, proclaimed in legislatures, and enforced in courts of justice.” — Abraham Lincoln What a shocking thought!

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The Washington Post: Court curbs Christian prayer in public meetings

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Don Merritt

Supreme Court turns away local government appeal over prayer at public meetings By Associated Press, Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 9:09 AM WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a North Carolina county commission over the mostly Christian prayers offered … Continue reading →

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A Random Thought

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Don Merritt

Well, Happy Saturday! I thought that I would do something entirely different today, and run with a quote from C.S. Lewis who is one of the foremost Christian theologians of the 20th century.  Here, Lewis expresses his thoughts about those … Continue reading →

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Glory to God in Culture

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

We Christians can be critical of culture; I include myself in this statement.  It is actually quite easy to be critical of culture since culture involves so many questionable things; especially present day culture.  We would be making a mistake, … Continue reading →

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The Will Not to Know

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

On my recent trip to the West, I was reading a book called War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk.  It is the sequel of The Winds of War, both of which were made into miniseries back in the ’80’s.  They are … Continue reading →

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A Mormon Wedding

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

I’ve just returned from a road trip out West to attend a Mormon wedding. OK, I guess maybe I should explain a bit… A family member got married last weekend.  He married a beautiful young lady who happens to be … Continue reading →

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