In Honor of Presidents' Day Oaths of Loyalty to the Constitution Every American takes the same basic oath, whether it is the “Oath of Office” (Government Officials), the “Oath of Allegiance” (Naturalized Citizens), or the “Oath of Enlistment.” (Military). The Constitution mandates that EVERY government official “shall be bound by Oath to support this Constitution.” … Continue reading Who is a “Domestic Enemy” of the Constitution?
In 2007, Representative Keith Ellison of Minnesota was sworn in as the first Muslim member of Congress. During the oath, instead of using the Bible, he placed his hand on Thomas Jefferson’s 1734 translation of the Koran. This created a firestorm of criticism from conservative Christians. When Representative Rashida Talib of Michigan took her oath … Continue reading Swearing Oaths on the Bible – Tradition and the Law
The Founders Disagreed and Held Different Opinions During political arguments and constitutional debates people often cite the “intent of the Founders” to prove their point. However, discerning the “intent” is not as easy as people think. The Founders were independent thinkers with strong personal opinions. They were not united in their beliefs, statements, or actions. … Continue reading “Intent of the Founders” — Separation of Church and State
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