Wisdom of History
Gain wisdom from history to live lives and establish civilizations that are good—that are very good.
The Wisdom of George Washington: No Kings or Dictators
In recent years, many people in the United States have lost faith in representative bodies—in democracy itself. Trump and MAGA…
The Wisdom of George Washington: Take Bold Risks
George Washington secured the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness by taking bold risks. Indeed, George Washington…
The Wisdom of George Washington: Patience
Today, we need the Wisdom of George Washington. Be patient. Beginning in 1775, George Washington won his first encounter against…
Lara: Habeas Corpus and Due Process of Law
There are constant stories about ICE arresting people (even from their workplaces and homes) and then shipping them to concentration…
The Art of the Vision
How can we overcome divisions and conflicts in our lives? In our churches? In our families? In our friendships? In…
The Flaw of Fascists and Fascism
People often debate whether a person is a fascist and whether a movement is fascist. What defines a fascist person…
Listen to Both Sides
One of my favorite proverbs is: “In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and…
Saying Peace When There Is No Peace: Munich
A famous instance when a world leader said “Peace, peace, when there was no peace” was spoken in 1938 by…
Arrogance Brings Destruction: Athens and the United States
Decades ago, we went on a family vacation to a cottage by the coast of Maine. On the way there,…
Use the Ways of the First Amendment, Not the Ways of the Second Amendment
The First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States protects: —the independence of religious institutions from the power of…