Preserving The Torch

For The Next Generation

The Most Dangerous Place In The World

Oct 12

Posted by PriscillaHill in Social Issues, Traditional Values | 3,011 Comments

Imagine……being in a place where you are completely defenseless. You don’t have the physical ability to run, nor the mental development to plead for mercy or even to fully understand the danger that menaces you. You have committed no crime, yet there are those clamoring for your blood. You cannot see the instruments of torture and death which are coming to wring the life from you, yet you instinctively sense something is wrong. You feebly attempt to struggle, but to no avail. You feel pain. You try to cry out, but cannot; you have no voice. You have no rights, and because it is deemed worthless and burdensome to those who have full use of their gifts, your life is mercilessly snuffed out.

Such is the fate of an unborn child every twenty-five seconds in America. Read the rest of this entry »

The good is the enemy of the best

Jan 26

Posted by joshuasmith in Christianity | 1,300 Comments

“I could have gotten one more person… and I didn’t! And I… I didn’t!”

These remorseful words were spoken by Oskar Schindler, a fictional character from the film Schindler’s List. Oskar Schindler was a businessman who used his wealth to rescue Jews from concentration camps. In one of the final scenes of the movie, Oskar realizes how many more Jews he could have saved with the money that he wasted. He figured 10 more people could have been saved instead of buying a car. 10 humans, saved from the ovens.

“The good is the enemy of the best” as Voltaire is so persistently misquoted as saying. It’s true though. Good and best are mutually exclusive. They do not play nicely. The good would be a new car. The best would be more Jews saved from genocide. But that seems so easy! Of course, we would all chose to save people from live cremation than buy a car. But remember, Oskar didn’t know beforehand that his money would be needed. He didn’t think about the future.

We young Americans have been gifted by God with an amazing amount of blessings. The master of the house has invested in us talents (time, money, freedom, knowledge), and he is hoping to reap a profit. Will we settle for two fold, or tenfold? Good, or best?

Keep your mind on the years and decades ahead. Plan accordingly. Invest your time and money in things that will not perish with this earth. Lay up treasures in heaven. Live your life so that looking back on it you will not cry with remorse: “I could have done more….. But I didn’t!”

CINOs! America’s biggest problem.

Jan 24

Posted by Sherly in Other | 1,528 Comments

RINOs and DINOs, a.k.a. Republican in Name Only and Democrat in Name Only are Wishy-Washy and a waste of time as far as true representation of the Party goes. You’re just not the real deal when it comes to party values.  You’re the equivalent of a “sheep in wool’s clothing” ideologically. And the sentiment among real Democrats and Republicans are, if you’re not going to champion and believe in your heart of hearts the core party principles, why be in the party? Why call yourself a Republican or a Democrat? Both Democrats and Republicans would agree that they rather have RINOs and DINOs leave their party as opposed to them staying in the party.  Why? Because they want an authentic person of Republican or Democratic values, and they want a clear contrast between their party and their counterpart. RINOs and DINOs don’t provide this. They blur the lines instead. And you know what, Jesus Christ would agree. Read the rest of this entry »

Is Your Government Good?

Jan 22

Posted by Michael Levens in Patriotism, Politics | 4,293 Comments

“[A]cknowledging and adoring an overruling Providence, which by all its dispensations proves that it delights in the happiness of man here and his greater happiness hereafter—with all these blessings, what more is necessary to make us a happy and a prosperous people? Still one thing more, fellow-citizens—a wise and frugal Government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government, and this is necessary to close the circle of our felicities.”
-Thomas Jefferson’s First Inaugural Address Read the rest of this entry »

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A fight for the preservation of life

Jan 10

Posted by Amanda Tindall in Other | 1,704 Comments

While many families wait for their loved ones to come back from war and from protecting our country, those on Capitol Hill have been analyzing the work of those overseas. In doing so, Rep. Lynn Woolsy recently stated that the war in Afghanistan is “an epic failure, a national embarrassment, and a moral blight to our nation. The audacity of a statement like this is simply outstanding.
I recently had the privilege of hearing Ergun Caner speak, a former Muslim and a current apologetics professor at Liberty University in Virginia. He spoke of his past as a worshipper of Allah, and the violence that is instilled in many of them at a young age. He also addressed the idea of victory mosques, and the proposed mosque at Ground Zero. He assessed the threat of terrorism and opened my eyes to many injustices within Islam, including the severity of honor killings.
The beliefs of Islam are instilled in their children at a very young age. Jihadist children learn to fight and destroy. The dangers of terrorism are real and present. Many of our men and women in uniform are on the front lines, protecting us from this threat. Rep. Woolsy claimed that the war stands as a “moral blight” to the United States, but the contrary is shown to be true. As a struggle against evil and a work towards the preservation of human life, the war is by no means a “moral blight”.
Finally, even if we do not support a certain war, we must always support our military. For they are the ones who stand up for our freedoms, and protect those things which we hold dear.

End the Indifference

Dec 13

Posted by Amanda Tindall in International Affairs, Other, Patriotism, Social Issues, Traditional Values | 1,495 Comments

Approximately 27 million people are in modern day slavery. 800,000 of these people are taken across national lines every year. They are taken away from their families and everything they know. But even worse, many women and children are forced to do unspeakable acts, and will almost never return to freedom.

Back in May of 2010, Russia made dramatic cuts to its human trafficking help programs. These programs assist women to escape and provide them with assistance once they get out. Right now, Russia has only two centers to help trafficked women. The government of Russia has not taken substantial action to stop this slavery.

Many women unknowingly sell themselves into slavery by accepting jobs, which turn out to be forced prostitution. Parents also, give away their young girls, to people who promise to give them jobs. Human trafficking must not continue. It is a horrifying violation of the rights of individuals and a desecration of human life.

Russia has been known for their problem with trafficking, and centers here send women all over Europe and the rest of the world. Russia’s lack in regulations against this have affected other nations as well. The United States must take action against the trafficking of humans.

We must push Russia to do so—both diplomatically as well as by example. As a nation, we cannot stand for the enslavement of human beings, and must always work for freedom and the acknowledgement that all people are “endowed by their creator certain unalienable rights”. We must end the indifference to modern-day slavery, and take action.

For Want Of The Nail

Dec 7

Posted by PriscillaHill in Christianity, Politics, Traditional Values | 1,478 Comments

For want of the nail, the shoe was lost; for want of the shoe, the horse was lost; for want of the horse, the soldier was lost; for want of the soldier, the battle was lost; for want of the battle, the war was lost.

There is a common and erroneous mindset that one must attain a position of rank before effecting lasting change. I have seen this illustrated especially in the realm of politics. Read the rest of this entry »

Are We Really Safer? No!

Dec 1

Posted by Kyle Griesinger in Politics, Social Issues | 1,250 Comments

Recently the TSA put in place much more intrusive ‘security’ measures. these new measures prompted mass outrage among many flyers. Many people feel that these new procedures violate the fourth Amendment to the constitution which prohibits unreasonable search and seizure. Proponents say that if intrusive security is what it takes to make us safe then they are willing to put up with being groped. Lets take some advice from one of my favorite Founding Fathers

“He who would give up freedom for temporary security deserves neither and shall lose both.” — Benjamin Franklin

Now we all want to feel safe when we get on a plane, but the raw fact is that groping grandma is not keeping us safe and neither is taking essentially nude pictures of innocent americans. A high ranking Israeli security official has said that he could easily get more than enough explosive past a body scanner or a pat down to blow up a 777. So why wont these new procedures work? And what can we do that will. Read the rest of this entry »

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One Shout for Freedom

Nov 13

Posted by Amanda Tindall in International Affairs, Other, Social Issues | 1,740 Comments

In the nation of Burma, the cry for freedom escalates as one woman steps out of the doorway of imprisonment, into a crowd longing for liberty. Under military regime since 1962, the people of Burma continue to strive for freedom. People wept at the sight of this one woman, whose voice echoes above all the rest in the battle for rights.

Her name is Suu Kyi, a pro-democracy advocate against the despotism of her nation’s rulers. She has been kept under house arrest for over 7 years. Suu Kyi’s courage rallies thousand together to fight for justice. The fight for freedom, once started, spreads like wildfire.

In 1999 her husband, Michael Aris, died from cancer. She could have left the country to see him, but did not because she thought the Junta regime would not let her back in.

One woman, undaunted by the threats of a tyrannical government, is receiving attention from many world powers. She’s drawn attention to the situation of her people. Many people say that one person cannot make a difference; I’d like to counter this.

Thomas Jefferson said, “One man with courage is a majority.” One person can start the chain, which then multiplies again and again. While in America, we do have many freedoms, it takes work to protect them. As Winston Churchill said, “Never give in–never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.”

George Washington (Part 1)

Nov 11

Posted by jessicablomgren in Patriotism | 5,561 Comments

I want to tell you a few things about George Washington. If you want to know more, please read a biography, as this is intended to only give you a hunger to know more about one of our most outstanding Founding Fathers! But this is a basic view. :) Its split into a series, so this is his “childhood” Read the rest of this entry »

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Humanism Eroding You’re Rights!

Nov 10

Posted by Michael Levens in Christianity, Patriotism, Politics, Social Issues, Traditional Values | 1,419 Comments

While I have been entrenched in the public education system, I have been a first-hand witness to the humanistic approach that our educators take today. There is a massive effort to change our moral standard from God to man. To witness this all you have to do is look into the revisionist history books and slanted English books to see humanism being elevated and religion (primarily Christianity) being either removed from or ignored in our history or being completely discredited and replaced with the secular agenda. Read the rest of this entry »

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