I had a wonderful time today presenting our Declaration of Independence Seminar to our local Tea Party/9-12 Group. It was a refreshing time of looking at truth. I would like to thank everyone who came and I hope you all had as wonderful of a time as I did. Now, based on our discussions, I wanted to point you to the following topical posts:
The Roots of America's Political Parties - This article explains the reality behind our nation's political parties.
America's Heritage - Regarding the textbook controversy in Texas.
Foundational Truth: The Separation of Church and State - Regarding the importance of a proper separation of Church and State.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Understanding the Declaration of Independence Seminar
We are very excited to announce that we are hosting a seminar in association with 9-12/Tea Party of the Lehigh Valley on "The History, Philosophy, and Lasting Significance of the Declaration of Independence." During this seminar, we will answer many questions including: What did Feudalism have to do with the founding of our country? How did the Declaration of Independence come about? What are the laws of nature and nature's God? What is the purpose of human government? How do the principles within this document apply to the world, our nation, and my life? Come and join us as we learn together!
Cost:
$13/ticket (tickets must be purchased no later than July 20)
Click the "Buy Now" button below to purchase tickets online.
Time:
Saturday, July 24 from 9am to 12pm
Place:
Calvary Chapel Living Water
2224 Industrial Drive
Bethlehem, PA
Directions:
Exiting PA-22 at Airport Road North (toward L.V.I. Airport), turn right at Ave A, then turn right at Ave B. Finally, turn right onto Industrial Drive and the church is .2 miles ahead on your right (immediately next to Unclaimed Freight).
If you have any questions, please contact:
Ryan Burgett - Chairman, L.B.C.C.S.
484.553.0956
ryan_burgett@hotmail.com
Cost:
$13/ticket (tickets must be purchased no later than July 20)
Click the "Buy Now" button below to purchase tickets online.
Time:
Saturday, July 24 from 9am to 12pm
Place:
Calvary Chapel Living Water
2224 Industrial Drive
Bethlehem, PA
Directions:
Exiting PA-22 at Airport Road North (toward L.V.I. Airport), turn right at Ave A, then turn right at Ave B. Finally, turn right onto Industrial Drive and the church is .2 miles ahead on your right (immediately next to Unclaimed Freight).
If you have any questions, please contact:
Ryan Burgett - Chairman, L.B.C.C.S.
484.553.0956
ryan_burgett@hotmail.com
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Celebrate Truth Today
Let's talk about reason and truth. Some say that our nation is built off of pure reason, but I declare to you today that reason without truth is absolutely worthless, because where does reason lead?
Have you read the Greek philosophers? Plato, Socrates, Aristotle... They start reasoning and then keep reasoning upon reasoning. But as you read on more and more, you realize that they are actually going in circles! On and on the circular motion goes... and you know what? It never leads anywhere. Reason upon reason will lead you nowhere.
Over two-hundred and thirty years ago, our nation's founding fathers set forth the foundation for a new nation in the Declaration of Independence. This inspired document was built not off of pure reason, but on the truth found in God's Word. It is built off of the truth of an all-knowing and all-powerful Creator, who governs the actions of men. They understood that God's law is above all human law and that authority is not inherent to government, but is granted to human government by God. And this is not a blanket authority to be used by our public officials to satisfy their every whim. Instead, it is a limited authority according to Romans 13, to punish evildoers and otherwise leave people free to use their talents and abilities to their fullest extent.
This Declaration of Independence became the foundation for the greatest nation the world has ever seen, and has cause six subsequent revolutions following the original American revolution: (1) The Industrial Revolution, (2) the Machine Revolution, (3) the Transportation Revolution, (4) the Communications Revolution, (5) the Energy Resource Revolution, and (6) the Computer Revolution.
We owe all of our nation's freedom, peace, and prosperity, not to human intellect or reason, but to the Lord God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, from whom all truth flows. So may we remember and celebrate that truth not just today, but every single day of the year.
Happy Independence Day!
Have you read the Greek philosophers? Plato, Socrates, Aristotle... They start reasoning and then keep reasoning upon reasoning. But as you read on more and more, you realize that they are actually going in circles! On and on the circular motion goes... and you know what? It never leads anywhere. Reason upon reason will lead you nowhere.
Over two-hundred and thirty years ago, our nation's founding fathers set forth the foundation for a new nation in the Declaration of Independence. This inspired document was built not off of pure reason, but on the truth found in God's Word. It is built off of the truth of an all-knowing and all-powerful Creator, who governs the actions of men. They understood that God's law is above all human law and that authority is not inherent to government, but is granted to human government by God. And this is not a blanket authority to be used by our public officials to satisfy their every whim. Instead, it is a limited authority according to Romans 13, to punish evildoers and otherwise leave people free to use their talents and abilities to their fullest extent.
This Declaration of Independence became the foundation for the greatest nation the world has ever seen, and has cause six subsequent revolutions following the original American revolution: (1) The Industrial Revolution, (2) the Machine Revolution, (3) the Transportation Revolution, (4) the Communications Revolution, (5) the Energy Resource Revolution, and (6) the Computer Revolution.
We owe all of our nation's freedom, peace, and prosperity, not to human intellect or reason, but to the Lord God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, from whom all truth flows. So may we remember and celebrate that truth not just today, but every single day of the year.
Happy Independence Day!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
York Homeschool Seminar
This afternoon I had the pleasure of leading the York Homeschool Association in a study and discussion of The History, Philosophy, and Lasting Significance of the Declaration of Independence. It was a great time of presenting and discussing truth with knowledge-hungry students and parents. I thank you all who came. Now, based on our discussions, I want to point you to the following articles for further reading:
The Roots of America's Political Parties - This article explains the reality behind our nation's political parties.
America's Heritage - Regarding the textbook controversy in Texas.
Foundational Truth: The Separation of Church and State - Regarding the importance of a proper separation of Church and State.
The Founding Fathers On Education - Regarding the views of our founders on public education.
The Roots of America's Political Parties - This article explains the reality behind our nation's political parties.
America's Heritage - Regarding the textbook controversy in Texas.
Foundational Truth: The Separation of Church and State - Regarding the importance of a proper separation of Church and State.
The Founding Fathers On Education - Regarding the views of our founders on public education.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
The Declaration of Independence - A Miraculous Human Rights Document
From NCCS.net.
Just prior to July 4 th , 1981, Parade Magazine asked President Ronald Reagan to write an article which he entitled, “What July 4th Means to Me.” In his own words, he penned the message which included the following account:
“There is a legend about the day of our nation's birth in the little hall in Philadelphia , a day on which debate had raged for hours. The men gathered there were honorable men hard-pressed by a king who had flouted the very laws they were willing to obey. Even so, to sign the Declaration of Independence was such an irretrievable act that the walls resounded with the words "treason, the gallows, the headsman's axe," and the issue remained in doubt. . .
To read the entire article, click here.
Just prior to July 4 th , 1981, Parade Magazine asked President Ronald Reagan to write an article which he entitled, “What July 4th Means to Me.” In his own words, he penned the message which included the following account:
“There is a legend about the day of our nation's birth in the little hall in Philadelphia , a day on which debate had raged for hours. The men gathered there were honorable men hard-pressed by a king who had flouted the very laws they were willing to obey. Even so, to sign the Declaration of Independence was such an irretrievable act that the walls resounded with the words "treason, the gallows, the headsman's axe," and the issue remained in doubt. . .
To read the entire article, click here.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
"Fear the Boom and Bust"
This incredibly entertaining music video explains in brief the Hayek Vs. Keynes debate which more-or-less framed economic discussion in the twentieth century. Keeping with the historic marginalization of F.A. Hayek (one of the most brilliant minds the world has ever seen), this video presents the truth of the debate.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Movie Night at the Biery House
Date/Time:
Friday, June 11, 2010
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Place:
The Historic Biery House
8 Race St.
Catasauqua, PA 18032
We plan to show Part TWO of the documentary "Founding Brothers" followed by group discussion as time allows:
Based on Joseph Ellis's Pulitzer Prize winning book, "Founding Brothers" examines six moments when the collision and collusions of these towering figures left an indelible imprint on the nation: the secret dinner that determined the site of the capital and America's financial future; Benjamin Franklin's call for an end to slavery; George Washington's farewell address to the nation; John Adams's term as president; Hamilton and Burr's famous and fatal duel; and the final reconciliation between Adams and Jefferson.
There will be no charge for entrance, but we will accept donations for use of the Biery House. We hope to see you there!
Finding the Biery House:
The house is on the left almost immediately after crossing the Race Street Bridge (heading East) in Catasauqua.
Parking Information:
Follow the driveway beside the house all the way to a gravel parking lot at the back of the house (please do not park next to the house).
For questions please contact Eric at eadams19@msn.com or 610-317-2651.
Friday, June 11, 2010
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Place:
The Historic Biery House
8 Race St.
Catasauqua, PA 18032
We plan to show Part TWO of the documentary "Founding Brothers" followed by group discussion as time allows:
Based on Joseph Ellis's Pulitzer Prize winning book, "Founding Brothers" examines six moments when the collision and collusions of these towering figures left an indelible imprint on the nation: the secret dinner that determined the site of the capital and America's financial future; Benjamin Franklin's call for an end to slavery; George Washington's farewell address to the nation; John Adams's term as president; Hamilton and Burr's famous and fatal duel; and the final reconciliation between Adams and Jefferson.
There will be no charge for entrance, but we will accept donations for use of the Biery House. We hope to see you there!
Finding the Biery House:
The house is on the left almost immediately after crossing the Race Street Bridge (heading East) in Catasauqua.
Parking Information:
Follow the driveway beside the house all the way to a gravel parking lot at the back of the house (please do not park next to the house).
For questions please contact Eric at eadams19@msn.com or 610-317-2651.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Excerpt from "The Rights of the British Colonies Asserted and Proved."
by James Otis, 1764
But let the origin of government be placed where it may, the end of it is manifestly the good of the whole. Salus populi supreme lex esto, is of the law of nature, and part of that grand charter given the human race, (tho’ too many of them are afraid to assert it,) by the only monarch in the universe, who has a clear and indisputable right to absolute power; because he is the only One who is omniscient as well as omnipotent...
The end of government being the good of mankind, points out its great duties: It is above all things to provide for the security, the quiet, and happy enjoyment of life, liberty, and property. There is no one act which a government can have a right to make, that does not tend to the advancement of the security, tranquility and prosperity of the people. If life, liberty and property could be enjoyed in as great perfection in solitude, as in society, there would be no need of government. But the experience of ages has proved that such is the nature of man, a weak, imperfect being; that the valuable ends of live cannot be obtained without the union and assistance of many. Hence ’tis clear that men cannot live apart or independent of each other: In solitude men would perish; and yet they cannot live together without contests. These contests require some arbitrator to determine them. The necessity of a common, indifferent and impartial judge, makes all men seek one; tho’ few find him in the sovereign power, of their respective states or any where else in subordination to it...
The form of government is by nature and by right so far left to the individuals of each society, that they may alter it from a simple democracy or government of all over all, to any other form they please. Such alteration may and ought to be made by express compact: But how seldom this right has been asserted, history will abundantly show. For once that it has been fairly settled by compact; fraud force or accident have determined it an hundred times. As the people have gained upon tyrants, these have been obliged to relax, only till a fairer opportunity has put it in their power to encroach again.
But if every prince since Nimrod had been a tyrant, it would not prove a right to tyranize. There can be no prescription old enough to supersede the law of nature, and the grant of God almighty; who has given to all men a natural right to be free, and they have it ordinarily in their power to make themselves so, if they please.
But let the origin of government be placed where it may, the end of it is manifestly the good of the whole. Salus populi supreme lex esto, is of the law of nature, and part of that grand charter given the human race, (tho’ too many of them are afraid to assert it,) by the only monarch in the universe, who has a clear and indisputable right to absolute power; because he is the only One who is omniscient as well as omnipotent...
The end of government being the good of mankind, points out its great duties: It is above all things to provide for the security, the quiet, and happy enjoyment of life, liberty, and property. There is no one act which a government can have a right to make, that does not tend to the advancement of the security, tranquility and prosperity of the people. If life, liberty and property could be enjoyed in as great perfection in solitude, as in society, there would be no need of government. But the experience of ages has proved that such is the nature of man, a weak, imperfect being; that the valuable ends of live cannot be obtained without the union and assistance of many. Hence ’tis clear that men cannot live apart or independent of each other: In solitude men would perish; and yet they cannot live together without contests. These contests require some arbitrator to determine them. The necessity of a common, indifferent and impartial judge, makes all men seek one; tho’ few find him in the sovereign power, of their respective states or any where else in subordination to it...
The form of government is by nature and by right so far left to the individuals of each society, that they may alter it from a simple democracy or government of all over all, to any other form they please. Such alteration may and ought to be made by express compact: But how seldom this right has been asserted, history will abundantly show. For once that it has been fairly settled by compact; fraud force or accident have determined it an hundred times. As the people have gained upon tyrants, these have been obliged to relax, only till a fairer opportunity has put it in their power to encroach again.
But if every prince since Nimrod had been a tyrant, it would not prove a right to tyranize. There can be no prescription old enough to supersede the law of nature, and the grant of God almighty; who has given to all men a natural right to be free, and they have it ordinarily in their power to make themselves so, if they please.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
York Declaration Seminar
This morning I had the pleasure of leading the York 9/12 Patriots in a study and discussion of The History, Philosophy, and Lasting Significance of the Declaration of Independence. To all of you in the group, I would like to say thanks for a wonderful time! They were a particularly enthusiastic and talkative group. It was a very refreshing time of looking at and discussing truth. Now, for those interested in further reading based on our multiple discussions, I would suggest the following articles:
The Roots of America's Political Parties - This article explains the reality behind our nation's political parties.
America's Heritage - Regarding the textbook controversy in Texas.
Foundational Truth: The Separation of Church and State - Regarding the importance of a proper separation of Church and State.
The Founding Fathers On Education - Regarding the views of our founders on public education.
The Roots of America's Political Parties - This article explains the reality behind our nation's political parties.
America's Heritage - Regarding the textbook controversy in Texas.
Foundational Truth: The Separation of Church and State - Regarding the importance of a proper separation of Church and State.
The Founding Fathers On Education - Regarding the views of our founders on public education.
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