“Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word, equality. But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in liberty, socialism seeks equality in restraint and servitude.” – Alexis de Tocqueville
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
British General Thomas Gage tried to stop the colonists’ rebellion by sending 800 troops to Lexington, twenty miles northwest of Boston. Their mission was to arrest John Hancock and Samuel Adams there. And then proceed to Concord and confiscate the Patriots’ cache of arms and ammunition that were stored there. They were met by a…
The Mayflower Compact
The text of the Mayflower Compact is as follows: Having undertaken, for the Glory of God, and advancements of the Christian faith, and the honor of our King and Country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the Northern parts of Virginia; do by these presents, solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God,…
The Second Amendment
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
The United States Constitution
The Preamble to the United States Constitution We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the…
The Golden Rule
One of the scribes asked Jesus, “Master, what is the greatest commandment in the law? Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou…
The Lord’s Prayer
When the Disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray, he gave them this prayer as an example to follow. Our Father who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name.Thy kingdom come.Thy will be doneon earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread,and forgive us our trespasses,as we forgive those who…