No power on earth is greater than a mind and soul reawakened. Our Constitution begins we the people, not us the government.
Cal ThomasWhen the Forbidden Fruit was handed to Adam and Eve, they were allowed the moral choice to accept or decline. I know people who have refused to feast on the money tree. They live simply, within their means, and seem far more content than those who are trying to horde their wealth while clinging to the ladder of 'success,' terrified to let go. That isn't real living. The Puritans rightly saw that as covetousness.
Cal ThomasNo child is taught to kill, but he has to be taught to love, respect, honor and value, not only his own life, but the lives of his classmates, parents and teachers. He has to experience love and acceptance. He has to know his life has purpose and meaning. No amount of money can do that.
Cal ThomasThe difference between the more traditional sports clubs and Congress is that Congress doesn't really compete against another team.
Cal ThomasIf we want to produce people who share the values of a democratic culture, they must be taught those values and not be left to acquire them by chance.
Cal ThomasIn America most orthodox Christians become defensive or testy when they are asked even to break into a sweat. Most of our efforts up until now have been more symbolic than anything else. We are great at holding conventions, gathering for strategy meetings and seminars, holding congresses on evangelism. But where are the people to run our own antidefamation league?
Cal Thomas