Lamb of God sacrificed on Passover

American Minute with Bill Federer Lamb of God sacrificed on Passover — Resurrected on Feast of First Fruits – “I know that my Redeemer liveth” In his Easter Address, April 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan stated: “This week Jewish families and friends have been celebrating Passover … Its observance reminds all of us that the struggle for freedom and the battle against … More Lamb of God sacrificed on Passover

Who invented Basketball? History of YMCA, YWCA, International Red Cross & more

American Minute with Bill Federer The founder of the YMCA was George Williams was born in 1821 on an English farm in Dulverton, Someset. Baptized into the Church of England, he described himself growing up to be “a careless, thoughtless, godless, swearing young fellow.” As a result, his family sent him away to apprentice at a draper’s shop in Bridgwater. In … More Who invented Basketball? History of YMCA, YWCA, International Red Cross & more

How do Politicians become Corrupt?

American Minute with Bill Federer How do Politicians become Corrupt? “The Love of Power & the Love of Money … Two Passions … have a Powerful Influence in the Affairs of Men”-Franklin Ben Franklin gave an address at the Constitutional Convention, titled “Dangers of a Salaried Bureaucracy,” June 2, 1787: “Sir, there are two passions which have a powerful influence … More How do Politicians become Corrupt?

Ancient Israel inspired the Right of “the PEOPLE” to Keep & Bear Arms

American Minute with Bill Federer Ancient Israel inspired the Right of “the PEOPLE” to Keep & Bear Arms -“To make yourself powerless is to invite an attack!“ In September of 1774, Dr. Joseph Warren wrote the Suffolk Resolves. British statesman Edmund Burke cited the Suffolk Resolves as a major development in colonial animosity, which eventually led to the Declaration of Independence. . The … More Ancient Israel inspired the Right of “the PEOPLE” to Keep & Bear Arms

Circuit-riding Preacher Peter Cartwright vs. Circuit-riding Attorney Abe Lincoln vs. Judge Stephen Douglas

Our reliance is in the love of liberty which God has planted in us. Our defense is in the spirit which prized liberty as the heritage of all men, in all lands everywhere. Destroy this spirit and you have planted the seeds of despotism at your own doors … you have lost the genius of your own independence and become the … More Circuit-riding Preacher Peter Cartwright vs. Circuit-riding Attorney Abe Lincoln vs. Judge Stephen Douglas

Montesquieu’s 3 Types of Governments

American Minute with Bill Federer Montesquieu’s 3 Types of Governments: Republics; Monarchs; and Despots who rule by Mandates & Executive Orders “Society … must repose on principles that do not change” — wrote Montesquieu, The Spirit of the Laws, 1748, Book 24. Montesquieu was a French political philosopher whose books were read by Catherine the Great of Russia, praised … More Montesquieu’s 3 Types of Governments

“Battle Hymn of the Republic” & efforts to Abolish the Slave Trade

American Minute with Bill Federer Five dollars was all she was paid by the Atlantic Monthly Magazine for her poem, “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” published FEBRUARY 1, 1862. It became Lincoln’s favorite song and the Union’s theme song. Her name was Julia Ward Howe, the daughter of a Wall Street banker and the wife of Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe, director of … More “Battle Hymn of the Republic” & efforts to Abolish the Slave Trade