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How a Lowly Monk Ended Rome’s Bloody Gladiator Duels
BY LAWRENCE W. REED
Fought in stadiums before tens of thousands of boisterous onlookers, ancient Roman gladiator duels are well known today—more than 1,600 years...
I hate the thought of four more years of this!
THOMAS JEFFERSON LEADERSHIP
my heart fails me at the opening such a campaign of bustle & fatigue: the unlimited calumnies of the federalists have...
I have to serve again, and it is THEIR fault.
THOMAS JEFFERSON LEADERSHIP
I sincerely regret that the unbounded calumnies of the Federal party have obliged me to throw myself on the verdict of...
Seven, Eight … Nine Brothers in World War II
BY PAUL G. KENGOR, CENTER FOR VISION & VALUES
Back during Memorial Day 2014, I wrote a piece on five brothers who served in World...
Which Is the Most Important
A WAY OF LIFE, L. TOM PERRY
Many years ago at stake conferences, we would show a film clip to illustrate the theme of the...
Maintenance of a Free Society – Milton Friedman
FREE ENTERPRISE ZONE, FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
Milton Friedman, 1975
I want people to take thought about their condition and to recognize that the maintenance of a free...
Douglas MacArthur and the Soldier's Duty to God
American Minute with Bill Federer
Douglas MacArthur was born JANUARY 26, 1880.
He commanded in World War I, was superintendent of West Point, and the youngest...
Douglas MacArthur and the Soldier’s Duty to God
American Minute with Bill Federer
Douglas MacArthur was born JANUARY 26, 1880.
He commanded in World War I, was superintendent of West Point, and the youngest...
C.S. Lewis: Is War Always The Greatest Evil?
Daily Dabble in the Classics, C.S. Lewis
The doctrine that war is always a greater evil seems to imply a materialist ethic, a belief that...
A Nation Raised up of God, A Debt of Honor, A Plea for Union
Liberty Letters, George Washington, 1783
CIRCULAR LETTER ADDRESSED TO THE GOVERNORS OF ALL THE STATES ON DISBANDING THE ARMY
Headquarters, Newburgh, 8 June, 1783.
Sir,
The great object,...
Growth, Not Gifts! A Solution to Student Loans
JOSEPH J. HORTON, CENTER FOR VISION AND VALUES
President Obama has been arguing for a number of plans to reduce the burden of student loans...
Memorial Day: Greater Love Hath No Man Than This
American Minute with Bill Federer
Southern women scattered spring flowers on the graves of both the Northern and Southern soldiers who died during the Civil...
Jesus Teaches About The Widow’s Mites
Old World Witness For Christ
In the Gospel of Mark we read about a certain widow who, being very poor, cast into the temple treasury...
Until We Meet Again
A Way of Life, President Thomas S. Monson
My brothers and sisters, may we strive to live closer to the Lord. May we remember to...
Unselfish Service
A Way of Life, Elder Dallin H. Oaks
Our Savior gave Himself in unselfish service. He taught that each of us should follow Him by...
Cross Displays in Military Under Attack
Liberty Alerts, American Center for Law and Justice
The aggressive tactics of atheist organizations move into high gear during the Christmas season.
As I told you...
A Tribute to Our Veterans & Troops
Liberty Alerts, American Center for Law and Justice
It is a day to honor those men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces - the...
Obedience is Better Than Sacrifice
Old World Witness For Christ
And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the...
Faithfully Pay Tithing, and You Shall Not Be Burned
American Scripture
Behold, now it is called today until the coming of the Son of Man, and verily it is a day of sacrifice, and...