“I am a Clergyman it is true, but I am a member of the Society as well as the poorest Layman, and my Liberty is as dear to me as any man, shall I then sit still and enjoy myself at Home when the best Blood of the Continent is spilling?...so far am I from thinking that I act wrong, I am convinced it is my duty to do so and duty I owe to God and my country.” -- Peter Muhlenberg, Pastor, Colonel of Virginia militia, 1775 and later Major General, Continental Army. [More]Gee, he wouldn't have fit in very well with these "faith community" groups, would he? ("Progressives." Opposite Day.)
Mike brings us Part Three.
In case you missed them, here are:
- Part One: Unum Necessarium
- Part Two: The Long Game
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