“I apprehend no danger to our country from a foreign foe … Our destruction, should it come at all, will be from another quarter. – From the inattention of the people to the concerns of their government, from their carelessness…

Just before a peace conference to revive long-stalled talks with Israel, the Palestinian Authority has opened an embassy at the Vatican. The Vatican recognizes the Palestinian Authority as a state, giving it the right to establish the embassy. The embassy…

“No man, for any considerable period, can wear one face to himself and another to the multitude, without finally getting bewildered as to which one is true.” Nathaniel Hawthorne, (1804-1864) American writer. Source Reference Nathaniel Hawthorne Quote

Spiritually active governance engaged conservatives (SAGE Cons) think that aside from unions (who had the most influence), conservative pastors influenced the election of Donald Trump, according to a survey conducted by George Barna group. There were eight non-media entities that…

“Integrity is doing the right thing, even if nobody is watching.” Jim Stovall, (1958-) American writer, blind. Source Reference Jim Stovall Quote

“Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character.” Henry Clay, (1777-1852) U. S. Senator, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Source Reference Henry Clay Quote

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited the Vatican Saturday before inaugurating his country’s new embassy to the Holy See. He met with Pope Francis to discuss peace efforts in the Middle East. The Vatican and the Palestinians have relations characterized as…

“It is said that power corrupts, but actually it’s more true that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted by other things than power.” Abraham Lincoln, David Brin (1950- ) Author. Source Reference David Brin Quote

Thirty-thousand people, many of them carrying rainbow flags, gathered outside the Legislative Yuan building in Taipei on December 26 to cheer the passage of two same-sex marriage bills through legislative committee. If Taiwan passes these bills, it will be the…

“If you once forfeit the confidence of your fellow citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem. It is true that you may fool all the people some of the time; you can even fool some of the people…

George Barna, the Christian pollster, says that optimism among Conservatives (mostly Christians) in America is limited in spite of potential four to eight years of good news on the political horizon. Barna says that their SAGE Cons poll of 15…

“That frequent recurrence to fundamental principles, and a firm adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, industry and frugality, are absolutely necessary to preserve the blessings of liberty, and keep government free. The people ought, therefore, to pay particular attention to these…