Category: education

Presidents’ Day–George Washington’s Birthday – February 20, 2023

February 20, 2023

American Minute with Bill Federer Presidents’ Day is actually Washington’s birthday, recognized by an Act of Congress for government offices in Washington, D.C., in 1879, and for all federal offices in 1885. In 1971, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act to create more three-day weekends moved the observance of Washington’s birthday to the third Monday in February. As Abraham Lincoln was also born in February, so many States include … More Presidents’ Day–George Washington’s Birthday – February 20, 2023

Darwin vs Lincoln…

February 13, 2023

American Minute with Bill Federer Born Same Day, Darwin v. Lincoln, but Lives Had Opposite Effects  Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin were born on the exact same day, FEBRUARY 12, 1809, but their lives had opposite effects. Lincoln is best known for issuing the Emancipation Proclamation and freeing millions of slaves, claiming all men are created equal, as he … More Darwin vs Lincoln…

The Vanishing Moral Roots of the U.S. Founding

February 12, 2023

Once again it is worth repeating an oft-repeated statement here, our contention that America is not a Christian Nation nor was it founded as such. HOWEVER, there can be no doubt it was founded upon Judeo-Christian principles. These principles are vanishing quickly. In a recent article about the moral decline of the U.S., Michael Bresciani noted that … More The Vanishing Moral Roots of the U.S. Founding

Why does God allow natural disasters?

February 11, 2023

Question: “Why does God allow natural disasters?” Answer: Why does God allow earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, tsunamis, typhoons, cyclones, mudslides, wildfires, and other natural disasters? Tragedies like the 2023 earthquake in Turkey and Syria cause many people to question God’s goodness. It is distressing that natural disasters are often termed “acts of God” while no “credit” is … More Why does God allow natural disasters?