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2021.09.25 | Honoring the Constitution
25Sep
2021.09.25 | Honoring the Constitution
“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” Join us as…

September 25, 2021 / In / Tags: Constitution, First Freedoms, Madison Liberty, U.S. Constitution, United States / By Madison Liberty Institute / Comments Offon 2021.09.25 | Honoring the Constitution
Dr. Ron Nate: Our Divine Constitution and Our Personal Responsibility
30Sep
Dr. Ron Nate: Our Divine Constitution and Our Personal Responsibility
Dr. Ron Nate, a Senior Fellow at the Madison Liberty Institute, explains the significance of September 17th and the Constitution. Ron NateRon is a professor of economics at BYU-Idaho and an Idaho state representative (LD.34). He specializes in applied microeconomics, public economics, quantitative methods, the economics of education, poverty economics, and public choice. He has…

September 30, 2020 / In Know the Constitution, Videos / Tags: Alexander Hamilton, American Government, American History, Bill of Rights, Charles Pinkley, Constitution, Ezra Taft Benson, First Freedoms, Founding Fathers, Freedom, George Washington, Madison Liberty, Madison Liberty Institute, Ron Nate, U.S. Constitution, United States, US History / By Ron Nate / Comments Offon Dr. Ron Nate: Our Divine Constitution and Our Personal Responsibility
Have We Forgotten to Remember God?
29Sep
Have We Forgotten to Remember God?
The ratification of our U. S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, was a miracle. The attendees to the convention were of strong and varied opinions as to how the government of our new nation should be structured. Debate stretched over four hot summer months in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. When compromise or agreement seemed hopeless, Benjamin Franklin…

September 29, 2020 / In Commentary, Know the Constitution, Principles of Liberty / Tags: American Government, American History, Bill of Rights, Constitution, First Freedoms, Freedom, Karey Hanks, Madison Liberty, Madison Liberty Institute, U.S. Constitution, United States, US History / By Karey Hanks / Comments Offon Have We Forgotten to Remember God?
The Constitution — Our Liberty Charter
17Sep
The Constitution — Our Liberty Charter
Taking the oath of office, swearing to uphold the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Idaho, has been a great privilege and sacred honor. These documents, which have a genealogy of at least 900 years of sacrifice and struggle, safeguard and secure the liberty, progress, and happiness of the human family….

September 17, 2020 / In Commentary, Know the Constitution, Principles of Liberty / Tags: American Government, American History, Constitution, First Freedoms, Julianne Young, Madison Liberty, Magna Carta, U.S. Constitution, United States, US History / By Julianne Young / Comments Offon The Constitution — Our Liberty Charter
A More Perfect Union
16Sep
A More Perfect Union
“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union…” In the preamble, or the reason for its existence, the founders stated that the Constitution was designed and intended to form “a more perfect Union.” What is the meaning of the word “Union” in this first phrase of the preamble?…

September 16, 2020 / In Commentary, Know the Constitution, Principles of Liberty / Tags: America, American History, Constitution, Constitution Day, Founding Fathers, George Washington Center for Constitutional Studies, J. David Gowdy, U.S. Constitution, United States, US Constitution, US History / By J. David Gowdy / Comments Offon A More Perfect Union
Wisdom, Virtue, and the Unwritten Foundations of the Constitution
21Aug
Wisdom, Virtue, and the Unwritten Foundations of the Constitution
The knowledge of the science of legislation, the character of legislators, and the duty of the citizen determine the character of our government. What were Election Sermons about? One sermon encouraged us to “never elect someone you wouldn’t trust with your personal matters.” Are we looking for “perfect” politicians? Do we change our views after…

August 21, 2020 / In Know the Constitution / Tags: American Government, American History, Benjamin Franklin, Constitution, Daniel Sheridan, Election Sermons, First American, Know the Constitution, Through the Constitution, U.S. Constitution, Unwritten Foundations, US History, Virtue, Wisdom / By Daniel Sheridan / Comments Offon Wisdom, Virtue, and the Unwritten Foundations of the Constitution
An Introduction into the Separation of Powers
14Aug
An Introduction into the Separation of Powers
In Christian teaching, Jesus is the lawgiver, judge, and king – He makes, interprets, and executes the laws. The Founders, however, didn’t want these three distinct powers residing in a single person or body in our government. How did the Founders take the best features of democracy, aristocracy, and monarchy, and write them into our…

August 14, 2020 / In Know the Constitution / Tags: American Government, and monarchy, aristocracy, Christian, Constitution, Daniel Sheridan, Democracy, Founders, Individual Rights, Jesus, Know the Constitution, Separation of Powers, Through the Constitution, U.S. Constitution / By Daniel Sheridan / Comments Offon An Introduction into the Separation of Powers
01.22.2020: The U.S. Constitution & Current Events | Weekly Class
22Jan
01.22.2020: The U.S. Constitution & Current Events | Weekly Class
Our BrushFires project has partnered with one of our Spark Freedom student groups, the Restoration Generation, to provide in-depth training on constitutional topics and current events. The classes are free and open to the public.

January 22, 2020 / In / Tags: American Government, Bill of Rights, Constitution, First Freedoms, Madison Liberty, Madison Liberty Institute, U.S. Constitution, United States, US Government, US History / By Madison Liberty Institute / Comments Offon 01.22.2020: The U.S. Constitution & Current Events | Weekly Class
01.29.2020: The U.S. Constitution & Current Events | Weekly Class
08Jan
01.29.2020: The U.S. Constitution & Current Events | Weekly Class
Our BrushFires project has partnered with one of our Spark Freedom student groups, the Restoration Generation, to provide in-depth training on constitutional topics and current events. The classes are free and open to the public.

January 8, 2020 / In / Tags: American Government, Bill of Rights, Constitution, First Freedoms, Madison Liberty, Madison Liberty Institute, U.S. Constitution, United States, US Government, US History / By Madison Liberty Institute / Comments Offon 01.29.2020: The U.S. Constitution & Current Events | Weekly Class
01.08.2020: The U.S. Constitution & Current Events | Weekly Class
08Jan
01.08.2020: The U.S. Constitution & Current Events | Weekly Class
Our BrushFires project has partnered with one of our Spark Freedom student groups, the Restoration Generation, to provide in-depth training on constitutional topics and current events. The classes are free and open to the public.