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Heroes in Plain Sight: What a Teen Lifeguard Can Teach Us About Real Heroism
We are currently in awe of a 16-year-old lifeguard in California who was filmed holding tightly to a struggling, overwhelmed 10-year-old boy who was ready to be carried out to sea, but…
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The Names That Stick, and the Name God Gives Instead
Remember when Mom and Dad taught us this rebuttal to harsh teasing? “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” The truth is, sticks and stones do hurt. Sometimes nicknames hurt even more. And in an age when a…
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True Self-Governance by Love Alone: What a Classroom Experiment Reveals About Democracy and Discipleship
Could a simple classroom experiment demonstrate how utterly unprepared the next generation is for self-governance? Yes, it can… and we have the receipts to prove that it is accurate! Picture a college seminar…
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What does it mean to be a good citizen?
To explore how Americans currently define good citizenship, this author engaged Claude, Anthropic’s AI assistant, to survey publicly available sources addressing the question directly: “What does it mean to be a good…
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Christopher Nolan’s Double-Edged Trojan Horse
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Former Attorney General John Ashcroft Testifies Before Senate, Champions Rule of Law
Distinguished Professor champions the rule of law while demonstrating Regent University’s impact on the nation’s most consequential conversations When America’s leaders wrestle with questions of constitutional government, justice, and the rule of…
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Did Christian Faith Shape America’s Founding?
As the nation marks 250 years of independence, a new documentary is asking a question that still stirs debate in classrooms, pulpits, and living rooms across America: was the United States founded…
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The Story of America: The Faith of Our Founders
At the White House’s request, Regent University professor of politics, Dr. Mark David Hall, reflects on the shared heritage and faith of America’s Founders. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, a renewed…
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Did the Founders Create a Christian Nation? Dr. Mark David Hall Breaks Down the Debate and America’s Faith Roots
From the Washington Times, Mark David Hall, Regent University Faculty and Scholar, tackles one of the most polarizing terms in modern culture: “Christian nationalism.” Dr. Hall explains why he believes the label…
