The restoration of America's moral and constitutional foundations is gaining remarkable momentum across multiple fronts. In Arkansas, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed landmark legislation allowing the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools for the first time since 1980. This historic shift returns to a tradition that existed from America's founding until just four decades ago, recognizing the Decalogue as a foundational text that shaped our nation's legal and ethical framework.
The so-called "Founding Fathers Bill" passed in Arkansas now requires students to study the philosophical and moral principles that guided America's founders, particularly their understanding that rights come from God rather than government. These Arkansas initiatives create a model that other states can follow to restore civic education rooted in historical truth rather than modern revisionism.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court continues to rein in activist lower courts, upholding a 1940 immigration law that requires self-reporting by individuals in the country illegally. This enforcement mechanism could lead to "self-deportation," where people return to their home countries and apply through proper legal channels rather than face penalties. The Court also prevented activist judges from forcing the federal government to continue funding university DEI programs.
In the entertainment world, faith-based content is making a remarkable comeback. The animated film "King of Kings," based on Charles Dickens' story about Jesus, has claimed the number two spot at the box office with a $19 million opening weekend. This marks the most successful debut of a faith-based film since 1998's "The Prince of Egypt" and signals Hollywood's growing recognition of an underserved audience hungry for family-friendly entertainment that aligns with Biblical values.
As we celebrate Easter, it's worth remembering that America's founders themselves wrote extensively about the significance of Christ's resurrection. From Benjamin Rush to Charles Carroll, these signers of the Declaration of Independence viewed Easter as central to their personal faith and the nation's moral foundation.
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