A new year has begun, and with it have come some new restrictions on our liberty. While we were joyously ringing in the new year, a dangerous CA law quietly went into effect that does nothing to deter criminals but only further infringes on our right to keep and bear arms. Essentially, this law is a further erosion of the 2nd Amendment. According to Jurist, Legal News and Commentary, Juris.org, December 31, 2023: “California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 2 in September, along with over 20 other bills to regulate the use of firearms in the state. SB 2 limits … Read More
“I Need Ammunition, Not A Ride!”
“I need ammunition, not a ride!” Reportedly, this was the response of Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, when urged to flee Kiev in the face of the oncoming Russian army. There is something in us that appreciates and admires courageous stands such as this – when a leader chooses to do his duty in the face of overwhelming opposition. During our War for Independence against Great Britain, we have many such examples. One of my favorites is the story of our first naval hero, John Paul Jones. Considered, the father of the US Navy, Jones alarmed the British people by sailing off the … Read More
Vaccine Mandate Resources
A lot has been circulating in the news, among companies, and throughout the military about the issue of mandatory vaccination. Within the last two months, we’ve received a substantial amount of questions about this issue. We’ve been responding to these individual questions in part, but now we’ve compiled a working list of resources to aid anyone facing mandatory vaccination. This is not an exhaustive list, but it provides a few starting points as well as groups to contact for legal help. Articles/PDFs Audio/Video Sample Exemptions Legal Help COVID Vaccines and Fetal Cells: What’s Ethical and What Isn’t? FDA Does a ‘Bait … Read More
An Antidote to Tyranny – Lessons from our Founding
“We have this day restored the Sovereign to whom alone men ought to be obedient. He reigns in Heaven, and with a propitious eye beholds his subjects assuming that freedom of thought and dignity of self-direction which He bestowed on them. From the rising to the setting sun, may His kingdom come!” -Samuel Adams after signing the Declaration of Independence An Antidote to Tyranny – Lessons from our Founding Two hundred and forty-five years ago the American colonies declared their independence from Great Britain and the United States of America were born. Pledging their lives, fortunes and sacred honor, 56 … Read More
President’s Day
On a day designated as “President’s Day”, I thought it might be good to look at the American presidency. As my readers know, our Constitution created a federal government composed of three branches: the Legislative, the Executive, and the Judicial. Currently, the legislative branch is composed of 535 congressmen (435 house members and 100 senators), the Judicial branch is led by only 9 justices, and the Executive Branch is led by a single person. Because the executive branch is headed by a single person, it is easy to assume that the president is more important or more powerful that our … Read More
Modern American Bond-Servants
By Michael R. Winther, President of the Institute for Principle Studies As we go to the polls on this “Super Tuesday”, many of our ballots will include one or more bond measures. As we ponder our votes, it is good to remember that bond measures are deficit spending. All too often, Americans condemn debt and deficits, but then vote for bonds. We should consider that many of those who vote for these bonds will die before they are paid off. Still worse, Americans who are not yet old enough to vote will be paying these debts (and the interest) for … Read More
Abortion and Presumption
By Michael R. Winther, President of the Institute for Principle Studies Earlier this week, Alabama governor, Kay Ivey signed the Alabama Human Life Protection Act. This law is a bold statement in the defense of human life. A landslide of voices will attack and condemn the law–and those who supported it. Much of this criticism will be based on phrases like: “reproductive rights” and “equal rights for women”. The heart of the issue, however, comes down to how we view the fetus. (For the record, I should note that the origin of the word fetus reflects a meaning that is … Read More
Unknowingly Entrapping Ourselves
Unknowingly Entrapping Ourselves: Is there a danger in receiving government funding? PLEASE NOTE: I want to make very clear from the outset that my goal in covering this topic is not to beat up on any particular ministry. Instead, I simply want to showcase a real life example of what can happen—and the predicament you can get yourself into—when government and its dangers are not properly understood. A South Carolina Protestant foster care ministry recently faced the loss of federal funding and licensing because they only work with families who share their Christian beliefs. The CEO of the nonprofit, which … Read More
Abortion: Are We Making The Right Argument?
Abortion: Are We Making The Right Argument? In reading “The World View in 5 Minutes”, I came across a headline saying “New Mexican Doctors Might Be Coerced into Killing Unborn Babies”. Naturally, I read the short news piece and at the end there was an appeal to sign a petition against the house bill in New Mexico promoting this evil. I followed the link because every small action helps. However, upon arriving at the linked website, I was not encouraged. Here is a snippet of the petition argument on the New Mexico Alliance for Life website: I want to make … Read More
Public Education: sit out or pull out?
California Family Council, a Fresno-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to “advance God’s design for life, family, and liberty through California’s church, community, capitol, and culture”, is helping to promote a statewide public school sit out next week on behalf of Informed Parents of California in protest of highly graphic, state-mandated sex education and gender identity lessons in public schools. The protest is titled “SeXXX Ed Sit Out” and is scheduled for Tuesday, February 19, 2019. While IPS supports and applauds this effort (as well as much of the work that the California Family Council performs), we would like to … Read More
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