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John G. West
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June 20, 2026
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The Makings of Americans

John G. West
June 20, 2026
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As America approaches its 250th birthday on July 4, a debate is growing about what it means to be an American. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch waded into the conversation last month by asserting in an interview that America is “a creedal nation.” According to Gorsuch, “what unites us is not a religion, it’s not a race, it’s a belief” in the ideals of the Declaration of Independence. Read More ›
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John G. West
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May 1, 2026
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Intelligent Design at America’s Founding

John G. West
May 1, 2026
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On July 4, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence. The Declaration’s words are majestic and inspiring. What many Americans may not realize is just how much they owe to an intelligent design understanding of the universe. Read More ›
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John G. West
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April 22, 2026
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Justice Clarence Thomas just issued a warning every American needs to hear

John G. West
April 22, 2026
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Just in time for America’s 250th birthday, Justice Clarence Thomas has ignited a national conversation about America’s founding principles. Christians in America should pay special attention because a lot is at stake. Many of the principles under discussion reflect a biblical worldview. Whether we revive or reject them may determine America’s future. Read More ›
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John G. West
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March 23, 2026
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The Denial of Limited Government in the Name of Science

John G. West
March 23, 2026
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Charles Darwin was honored for showing that the truths preached by the political philosophers had been substantiated by biological science. Read More ›
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John G. West
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March 16, 2026
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Darwinism’s Attack on the Laws of Nature and Nature’s God

John G. West
March 16, 2026
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Needless to say, this new view of morality is toxic to the Founders’ understanding of liberty. Read More ›
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John G. West
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March 9, 2026
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The Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God

John G. West
March 9, 2026
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The “Laws of Nature” are those truths about reality that all well-formed human beings have access to through observation, reason, and conscience. Read More ›
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John G. West
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March 3, 2026
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Science, the Bible, and America’s Creed

John G. West
March 3, 2026
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When a wrong turn has been made, sometimes going back is the best way forward. If we want to restore America to health, we need to relearn the creed. Read More ›
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June 19, 2025
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Are the Gospels like Hollywood movies that fictionalize history?

John G. West
June 19, 2025
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In my book Stockholm Syndrome Christianity, I critically examine the views of evangelical New Testament scholar Michael Licona on the historical accuracy of the gospels. I think some of his proposals are at variance with the historic Christian view of the Bible from the early church until the rise of modernism. Read More ›
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