The Cost of Freedom

The Cost of Freedom

On July 2, 1716 the Continental Congress of the 13 colonies wrote the Declaration of Independence. This was approved on July 4, 1776. This document declared the colonies would be free from the rule of the king of England. The people had been oppressed by the monarch...
Freedom

Freedom

Freedom Freedom, as defined by Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., hinges on the laws of the land to avoid anarchy. Rooted in divine design, freedom comes with an obligation to maintain individual integrity and avoid causing harm. As we celebrate our independence, we...
What Does Freedom Mean to You?

What Does Freedom Mean to You?

It’s that time of year when pops of firecrackers and the crackle of fireworks can be heard in the night. A mid-year vacation time when among the picnics, ballgames, and fireworks, a reference or two will be made to independence as a nation. Freedom will sometimes be...
Independence, Dependence and Liberty

Independence, Dependence and Liberty

On July 4, 1776 leading colonists of North America adopted the Declaration of Independence which had been signed a couple of days earlier. That declaration of independence from the control of England is accepted as the beginning of the United States of America. Up...