Think tank of @firstliberty_ that engages in scholarship, education, and programming, to advance the importance of religion as a public good in society
Plano, TX
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What a wonderful two days at our JRCD Symposium! Scholars presented research relating to the Declaration of Independence’s legacy as a political document at the intersection of religion and culture, which will be published in our Journal of Religion, Culture, and Democracy.
What a wonderful two days at our JRCD Symposium! Scholars presented research relating to the Declaration of Independence’s legacy as a political document at the intersection of religion and culture, which will be published in our Journal of Religion, Culture, and Democracy.
Did the Hebrew Scriptures influence the founding of America?
Ponder this question with us in the Reading Wheel Review this week. Gerald McDermott's essay, "The Hebrew Bible’s Influence on American History" explores this fascinating question.
crcd.net/review/addendum-jew…
Go check out this preview of our upcoming civics curriculum authored by Dr. Jacob Wolf!
UATX's American Civilization Director Jacob Wolf on Thomas Cole's The Course of Empire — five paintings tracing a civilization from wilderness to ruin.
"Cole warns us, in effect, that civilization is not the same as progress. Human beings may build cities, engage in commerce, and cultivate the arts and sciences and yet lose the virtues and moderation that make civilization good."
uatx.substack.com/p/can-amer…
Known as “The First State,” Delaware comes in at number 18 on the Religious Liberty in the States’ rankings.
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This week, we’ll be hosting a symposium on the legacy of the Declaration of Independence for our Journal of Religion, Culture, and Democracy at The Blake Center for Faith & Freedom.
If you’re in New England and would like to attend one of the three public lectures, you can register at this link: crcd.net/jrcd-symposium/.
Applications are open for D.C. Fellowship for Civic Renewal, but only until 11/13!
A competitive program for high-achieving students, this fellowship is ideal for undergraduates pursuing careers in law, public service, policy research, & related fields.
crcd.net/dc-fellowship-appli…
Join us in the Reading Wheel Review! This week's essay by Mark David Hall on Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story, by Wilfred M. McClay, explores this book's place in the careful study of history.
crcd.net/review/essay-land-o…
How important is religious freedom to you? Listen in as Mark David Hall and Paul Engel discuss the state of religious freedom in the “The Constitution Study” podcast.
americaoutloud.news/state-of…
You've still got time to sign up for continuing legal education with JWI and CRCD! This Wednesday, October 14 at 1:00 pm, learn more about "The Fraud of 'Gender Medicine'" with Rachel Morrison.
As an attorney, Rachel is a Fellow at the Ethics & Public Policy Center, where she directs EPPC’s Administrative State Accountability Project, which advocates for an authentic understanding of the human person in the drafting, implementation, & rollback of government regulations.
Please RSVP to save your space.
jameswilsoninstitute.org/eve…
There's just a month until applications close for the D.C. Fellowship for Civic Renewal! Don't miss your chance to engage with the most pressing challenges in modern governance with conviction and prudence. Apply before November 13.
crcd.net/dc-fellowship-appli…
What does it mean to write an honest history of our country? How does hope influence society & government? You're invited to the RWR this week with Josh Bowman's review of of Wilfred M. McClay’s Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story.
crcd.net/projects/reading-wh…
On 10/14, at 1 pm, join CRCD & JWI for this month's continuing legal education webinar: "The Fraud of 'Gender Medicine'"!
jameswilsoninstitute.org/eve…
Did you know we host “Christ and Culture Conversations” for pastors across the DFW area? Led quarterly by Dr. Stephen Presley, each discussion is anchored in a relevant book on faith and culture.
crcd.net/christ-and-culture-…
