Democratic System

From Pews to Pettus: Preachers, Protest, and Selma’s Unfinished Promise

“When your children shall ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean these stones? Then ye shall let your children know, saying, Israel came over this Jordan on dry land” – Joshua 4: 20-22 (KJV) Introduction On September 19, 2020, for the first time, as I crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, […]

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Progress or Paradox: Are We Wiser Than Our Founding Fathers?

“Experience is a dear teacher, but she teaches effectively.” – Benjamin Franklin Introduction In an era of technological marvels, global connectivity, and scientific breakthroughs, it’s tempting to believe we’ve outgrown the wisdom of previous generations. Modern society prides itself on progress – whether in medicine, human rights, or education. But is this progress a true

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