Just in case anyone is interested…I published this piece over at RenewAmerica on Principled Patriotism, which is the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus!
Even the Apostle Paul "used" his Roman citizenship. Whatever anybody thinks or says, the United States of America was founded on a principle as defined in the Declaration of Independence and enforced in the Constitution, that all men (mankind) are equal and endowed with unalienable rights by the Creator. Other religions, other cultures may claim these values but they are absolutely Christian values. Our borders mark the boundary of where those values apply. Outside that boundary other principles... moreEven the Apostle Paul "used" his Roman citizenship. Whatever anybody thinks or says, the United States of America was founded on a principle as defined in the Declaration of Independence and enforced in the Constitution, that all men (mankind) are equal and endowed with unalienable rights by the Creator. Other religions, other cultures may claim these values but they are absolutely Christian values. Our borders mark the boundary of where those values apply. Outside that boundary other principles, other rules can be imposed, but it is a Christian thing to defend these Christian values and the people who live under them.
GML Marc Blaydoe, Grand Marshal
Priory of the Holy Trinity
Dieu Avec Nous!
