Republican Form of Government
Contemplating the Constitution – Part I
Contemplating the Constitution – Part I James B. Rose and Barbara Rose, American Christian History Institute Why study the U. S. Constitution? The United States Constitution describes itself as “the supreme Law of the Land” (Art. 6, Sec. 2) – “supreme” or “highest in authority; holding the highest place in government” [Webster 1828 Dictionary]. Judges in […]
Honoring the American Flag
In recent days, I have seen multiple posts on Facebook regarding problems people have faced for simply displaying the American flag. The Importance of the American Flag We have to ask ourselves — why is this so important? When teaching the importance of the flag, my mind always returns to the Children of Israel. As they […]
Delegating Authority
Delegating Authority Lee Early “Take you wise men, and understanding, and known among your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you.” Deuteronomy 1:13 Representative government is a process of delegating authority. We, as citizens, consent to, authorize, or assign a person to stand for us in the external governing of our home, church, […]
Leadership Demanded by a Republic
Leadership Demanded by a Republic As you watch the news, do you sometimes wonder, “Where is the leadership that is needed in our nation?” Leadership has been defined as, “to follow in advance of others.” Perhaps this definition raises questions in your mind. If so, take some time to reflect upon what a leader must follow–principles? a […]
Electoral College Electing the President
The Mode of Electing the President and the Electoral College by Darold Booton, Jr. In recent times the manner of electing the President of the United States (and the electoral college) has come under criticism from all sides, but when the Constitution was first adopted, Alexander Hamilton tells us, that this was one part of our […]