The story of America's founding is marked by the Puritans' attempt to establish a utopian society in the wilderness, where they sought to practice their own religion without interference. However, individuals like Ann Hutchinson and Roger Williams challenged the orthodoxy of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, advocating for religious freedom and the separation of church and state. Meanwhile, other colonies like Pennsylvania and Georgia were founded on different principles, such as the Quakers' rejection of formal services and the British humanitarians' goal of creating a colony for debtors. Despite the failure of these utopian experiments, they contributed to the development of the American character, which is characterized by adaptability, idealism, and a commitment to self-rule. [... more]

A plastic surgeon in Florida was arrested twice for crystal meth possession, raising questions about his qualifications to perform surgery. Meanwhile, a new film explores near death experiences, and politicians in Florida are making headlines with their comments on green energy and segregation in Jerusalem. [... more]

The Puritans' attempt to establish a utopian society in the wilderness was met with challenges and failures, but it laid the groundwork for the American spirit of idealism and adaptability. The colonies' struggle for self-rule and religious freedom ultimately shaped the American character. [... more]

Christians are facing an anti-truth culture where lies are constantly being told, and it's affecting how they raise their children. Robert Knight, a columnist for The Washington Times, discusses the dangers of doublethink and how it's being used to shape minds, especially in children. He explains how the Frankfurt School's critical theory has led to the rejection of absolute truth and the promotion of relativism, which has resulted in the spread of lies and the erosion of moral values. [... more]