One of the exceptional features of the United States is the way that our nation developed a strong tradition of religious liberty. But even in earlier times, religious liberty was not always practiced. For example, people like Obadiah Holmes (1610–1682) was whipped in...
Religious freedom is one of the foundational principles of the United States, with roots stretching back to the colonial and founding eras of the 1600s and 1700s. During this time, many American colonies had official churches and often restricted those with differing...
In a quiet corner of Philadelphia stands one of America’s most enduring symbols of freedom—the Liberty Bell. Though it no longer rings, its message still echoes across the nation. The bell was originally cast in 1752 for the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence...
Today, we face a different kind of threat—not from foreign powers, but from complacency, hostility toward truth, and disregard for our nation’s founding freedoms. As Christians and Americans, we must not be silent when liberty is under pressure. Like the Liberty Bell,...
The patriots who met in Independence Hall didn’t just argue about ideas—they risked everything to secure freedom for generations to come. We walk in the legacy of their bravery. But freedom is fragile. The values they enshrined—religious liberty, moral law, and...
Tucked away in the heart of historic Philadelphia stands a building that quietly witnessed some of the most courageous decisions in human history. Independence Hall, once the Pennsylvania State House, is known today as the birthplace of the United States of America....
Many churches open their facilities to outside groups or host community events. While outreach is vital, churches must balance hospitality with prudent policies that protect the congregation and the ministry’s legal standing. “Let all things be done decently and in...
Churches and ministries operate uniquely in the employment sphere, often requiring protections that recognize their religious mission and values. The Apostle Paul reminds us, “For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for...
Years ago, a young girl and her family faced a daunting challenge when their church was threatened in court by restrictive local regulations that jeopardized their place of worship. Her parents were deeply worried about the future—not only for their church but for...
At the time in history when Matthew 5:13 was penned, salt was infinitely more valuable than gold, partly because of its preservative abilities. God says in this verse that, “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be...
