by ernie | Oct 12, 2020 | Standfast Blog
In 1787 a constitutional convention convened in Philadelphia with representatives from seven states. Though the meeting was not authorized by Congress, they were among the most eminent men in the young American republic—and several were actually members of Congress. ...
by ernie | Oct 8, 2020 | Standfast Blog
One of the obstacles voters face as they head to the polls in 2020 is the paucity of good and practical information about the issues and the candidates. Of course, with 24-hour cable news, a myriad of social media platforms, internet news sites, magazines, and...
by ernie | Oct 5, 2020 | Standfast Blog
Over the past few months, it’s politics have come to the forefront of our daily lives. It only makes sense that it would do so, for the root Greek word, polis, means “people.” We see the word appear in common terms– Metropolis = a large place...
by ernie | Oct 1, 2020 | Standfast Blog
We’re in a season unlike any other. And, regardless of where you stand politically, there are a few things we can do to make sure we “get Covid right.” That is, regardless of what we think about the politics, the efficacy of masks (or the need for them), the test...
by ernie | Sep 28, 2020 | Standfast Blog
By the 16th century virtually no one disagreed on the fact that the West needed to be reformed. What they disagreed on was what that reform should entail and how it was to be effected. In frustrated tension, dozens of competing factions, sects, schisms, rifts,...
by ernie | Sep 24, 2020 | Standfast Blog
Many of us would love to read the great books. But it’s hard to when… You don’t feel like you have the time You don’t know where to even start You don’t have a trusted voice to lead you towards those great books + help you take a...