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Does the Treaty of Tripoli Disprove a “Christian” Founding of America?

Published on June 29, 2014 By sirrahc

“The general Principles on which the Fathers achieved Independence were the only Principles in which that beautiful Assembly of young Gentlemen could unite, and these Principles only could be intended by them in their Address, or by me in my Answer. And what were these general principles? I answer, the general Principles of Christianity, in […]

Secular Government vs. Secular Society (Part 1 of 2)

Published on March 16, 2011 By sirrahc

One of the ongoing arguments in the American public square is just how “religious” is our country and how much of that religiosity is — or should be — allowed in our government & society. One side typically has talking points about the Establishment Clause in the Constitution and the Separation of Church & State […]