Can America Preserve the Foundations of Religious Liberty?

One of the uncomfortable realities often ignored in modern immigration and assimilation debates is that many Muslim-majority nations do not afford the same degree of religious liberty as the United States. Across much of the Islamic world, Christians face restrictions on evangelism, church construction, conversion from Islam, public worship, and equal legal standing. In some […]
Practicing Christianity Safely

Overview Last Updated: May 28, 2026 Before discussing assimilation, religious liberty, or the preservation of America’s constitutional culture, it is important to first examine a broader global reality: religious freedom is not universally practiced or protected throughout the world. The United States and much of the West developed within a Judeo-Christian moral and constitutional framework […]
Ulysses S. Grant — A Month Late, a Hot Water Tank, and the Complexity of Leadership

Yes, I missed Ulysses S. Grant’s birthday by a month. I intended to post this yesterday, but life intervened when I had to replace a hot water tank. After spending time learning more about President and General Grant, however, I did not want to wait another eleven months to write this. Ulysses S. Grant is […]