Are public schools neutral when they ban the Ten Commandments yet teach secular philosophies as truth? This article explores the constitutional debate, historical context, and worldview clash shaping the future of education.
Civic Theology
How should Christians think about government, law, and public life? Civic theology explores the biblical foundations of justice, authority, liberty, and citizenship. In a culture shaped by expressive individualism and political polarization, these articles equip believers to engage the public square with theological clarity and moral courage. Rooted in Scripture, this section addresses vital questions about church and state, religious liberty, and Christian responsibility in society.
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Power Tested: Brian Harrison and the Politics of Aggieland
In Power Tested, I critique Rep. Brian Harrison’s handling of the Texas A&M controversy. While I agree with his policy ends, his political bullying and cancel-culture tactics betrayed Aggie Core Values and…
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Leadership Tested: General Welsh and the Fall of an Aggie President
General Mark Welsh’s resignation as Texas A&M’s president marked another turning point in Aggieland’s leadership crisis. This article evaluates his strengths, weaknesses, and legacy — and considers what Christian leaders can learn…
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Can a Republic Stand Without God?
Can a republic survive once it forgets God? America’s Founders insisted that liberty depends on virtue and virtue depends on faith. This chapter-length article explores the Christian roots of America’s freedom, the…
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When Words Become Bullets: The Assassination of Charlie Kirk and the Crisis of Our Age
Charlie Kirk’s assassination marks another moment when opinions turned deadly. History shows this pattern is not new — from Cain and Abel to the assassinations of Lincoln, MLK, and beyond. In this…
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The Spirit Tested: Texas A&M, Gender Ideology, and the Call to Integrity
As an Aggie and Bush School EMPSA student, I write not to attack Texas A&M but to call us back to our values. The ENGL 360 incident was more than a syllabus…
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Standard Bearers: What the Stars, Stripes, and Soldiers Still Mean
On Flag Day and the Army’s 250th birthday, we reflect on the symbols of banners and battles through the lens of Scripture. What does it mean to honor the flag without idolizing…
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”No King” you say – I think I see the Problem
On June 14, 2025, two visions of America clashed—military celebration in Washington and anti-authority protests across the nation. But beneath the flags and fury lies a deeper crisis: not political, but spiritual.…
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Lex Rex and the Law Above Kings – Christianity and the Rule of Law
When Samuel Rutherford declared “the law is king,” he echoed a biblical truth: no ruler is above God’s justice. This post explores Christianity’s profound influence on the rule of law.
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From Covenant to Constitution – Biblical Federalism and the American Mind
America’s layered government structure didn’t just come from Enlightenment thought—it was born from covenant theology, biblical justice, and the Reformed tradition.







