U.S. History

“I believe that conservatism cannot save itself…. But if conservatism is going to be worth anything, it must bow the knee to Christ. It must repent and be born again.” - Christ Over All

“Nancy Jill Hale has now capitalized on Brinsfield’s labors to release A Sight Never to be Forgotten, a comprehensive collection of eyewitness accounts written exclusively by or about Union chaplains.

“Could it have been a mere coincidence that John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, two of the most central characters in the American revolution, deeply involved in the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, both died on the 50th anniversary of July 4, 1776? Americans at that time were astounded—and modern Americans should pause to think.” - Al Mohler

“Why was the persecution of Baptists more intense in Virginia than other colonies? How did that persecution lead to religious liberty in America?” - Baptist Press

“Some have suggested an insincere political motivation behind Eisenhower’s personal spiritual renewal. But his public conduct and private life were consistent.” - P&D

“Few Christians in the eighteenth century wore as many vocational hats, and accomplished as much in so many different fields, as John Witherspoon. The question is whether all these hats held together. I think they did, perhaps just barely, but they did.” - Kevin DeYoung

“The phrase ‘separation of church and state’ dates back to a letter from Thomas Jefferson to a Baptist congregation.” - RNS

“America used to not celebrate Christmas at all. And now we do. What changed? And at what point did it change?” - Cranach

“Despite our current cultural and political climate, it’s also true that we have faced significant division before and emerged intact on the other side. Without oversimplifying our unique challenges in the present, we can learn a great deal from the man who led our nation through the turbulent events of the Civil War.” - Providence

“Antietam was a horrific battle, with no clear victor. And despite that, it resulted in a seismic victory for liberty – the freedom of 3.5 million enslaved Americans through the Emancipation Proclamation just five days afterwards.” - Providence