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Words from Our Founders: George Washington on Faith, Justice, Peace

Aug 21, 2012Jerry1 CommentWords From Our FoundersGeorge Washington, Words From Our Founders

Today we continue our series examining our Founding Fathers in their own words and considering their high esteem for religion, religious liberty, and virtue.

Below is an excerpt from some of the writings of George Washington, taken from a letter written to Alexander Hamilton, dated May 15, 1796.

“Cherish good faith, justice, and peace, with other nations:

1. Because religion and morality dictate it.

2. Because policy dictates it.

If these could exist, a nation invariably honest and faithful, the benefits would be immense.”

Arkansas News: Lottery Off to Slow Start in New Fiscal Year

Aug 20, 2012JerryArkansas LotteryArkansas Lottery, File Cabinet

July was the beginning of a new fiscal year for the Arkansas Lottery, and according to Lottery Director Bishop Woosley, proceeds for scholarships were $2.4 million lower this July than the same month a year ago. Click here for more from John Lyon with Arkansas News Bureau.

Docs Show Kansas Planned Parenthood Broke State Abortion Laws

Aug 20, 2012JerryAbortionAbortion, File Cabinet, Kansas, Planned Parenthood

Reports LifeNews.com: “Late last week, prosecutors dropped the remaining criminal charges against the Planned Parenthood abortion business in Kansas, which stands accused of violating state abortion laws.

All of the charges against a Planned Parenthood abortion business have been dropped after one of the most politically biased cases pro-life groups say they can remember. The case was embroiled in controversy after it was found documents critical to it were destroyed during the administration of former Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.”