| July 4 is for fireworks; every day is 'personal independence' day |
The Founding Fathers wouldn't want Americans to blindly follow the mainstream. read »
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| Women of the Revolution: 'Molly Pitcher' |
She became a symbol of courage and resourcefulness under fire. read »
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| Looking at Patriotism |
"Why don’t you write about patriotism sometime?” a local man asked me recently. Inside I knew: probably because I won’t write the column that you want me to write. And I don’t like to make people mad at me. read »
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| Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for Independence Day |
Archbishop Demetrios says our celebration of July 4th ?is an occasion to affirm the necessity of freedom for promoting loving and lasting relationships with others and with God.? read »
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| The Fine Art of Proper Patriotic Criticism |
Each year around the Fourth of July, an American?s thoughts naturally turn to patriotism? and one of our most important patriotic duties?complaining about the government. read »
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| Sweeping Without Cleaning |
As Independence Day approaches in the United States, I encourage Americans and everyone else to praise the Lord for your religious liberty. read »
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| IDEAS! for Memorial Day and Independence Day |
How should we celebrate these patriotic days in respect to our faith? read »
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| July 4: Food for Thought |
Has the American quest for Freedom and Justice ended? read »
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| Reflecting on Patriotism |
Independence day is a day to remember our freedom, but Bishop Mark Hanson reminds us not to forget the difference between patriotism and our Christian faith. read »
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| The Meaning of July 4th |
The closing words of the Declaration of Independence still ring true, "And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor." But do we really mean it? read »
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| Celebrating the Fourth of July |
The Fourth may be considered our one true national holiday. It reminds us of freedom and our forefathers, but it seems that some don't celebrate it appropriately. read »
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| The Expatriate Patriot |
May this day be a true opportunity to fight for freedom, dignity, and peace throughout the world, fulfilling the dream of our country`s creation -- equality for all. read »
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| Becoming American, just in time for the 4th |
9-11 caused many different responses, but for two Venezuelan immigrants, the response was to apply for citizenship in the United States. read »
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| Juneteenth |
 With two sentences, slavery in Texas ended on June 19, 1865. read »
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