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  • The 1619 Project: Revisionist History Masquerading as Scholarship

    Few developments in American historical discourse have been as destructive as The 1619 Project, a politically motivated reimagining of American history that sacrifices accuracy on the altar of ideology. Conceived by Nikole Hannah-Jones and promoted by The New York Times, the project claims that the true founding of America was not 1776 but rather 1619—the…

    Jonathan Hillmer

    January 29, 2025
    Education, History
    1619 Project, Accurate, black-history, Education, False Teaching, History, Honesty, Motivation, political, Politics, Reality, slavery, Truth
  • Why Fathers Matter: The Impact on Society and Families

    The role of fathers in society is both irreplaceable and undervalued. Despite fashionable rhetoric to the contrary, the evidence is overwhelming that fathers provide essential contributions to the stability and development of their children. A father’s presence—or absence—can ripple through generations, shaping the character, prospects, and resilience of individuals and communities alike.  Fathers are not…

    Jonathan Hillmer

    January 27, 2025
    Education, On Family
    boys, children, Education, faith, Family, fatherhood, fathers, fathers-day, girls, kids, love, masculinity, mentor, necessary, parenting, role model, society, teacher
  • Balancing Compassion and Law in Education

    The recent statement by the Clark County School District in Nevada pledging to protect and educate children regardless of their immigration status is a classic example of sentiment triumphing over reason. While compassion and concern for children are laudable qualities, they must be balanced against the practical realities of law, resource allocation, and the unintended…

    Jonathan Hillmer

    January 25, 2025
    Education, Politics
    Compassion, deportation, Education, enforcement, illegal-immigration, immigration, Immigration; Illegal, news, Policy, political, Politics, stand up, the right thing, United States
  • ‘Give to Ceasar what is Ceasar’s.’ Christianity, Mercy, and the Truth of the Gospel 

    On Tuesday, January 21st, Bishop Mariann Budde took it upon herself during her sermon at the Washington National Cathedral with President Trump and Vice-President Vance in attendance to issue a personal plea to the president regarding certain groups of people within the United States.  There have been plenty of responses to this statement by Budde. …

    Jonathan Hillmer

    January 23, 2025
    On Christianity, On Faith, Politics
    Bible, christianity, faith, god, grace, holy-spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, justification, love, sanctification
  • The Role of Adam and Eve in God’s Plan of Redemption

    The Bible is a unified story where everything connects, weaving together themes of creation, sacrifice, and redemption. It is a collection of sixty-six books composed and compiled over 2,000 years by forty authors on three continents. One of the most striking connections is between Adam’s rib in the Old Testament and the spear that pierced Jesus’ side…

    Jonathan Hillmer

    January 11, 2025
    On Christianity, On Faith
    Bible, christianity, faith, god, God the Father, grace, holy-spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, justification, love, Love of God, sanctification, Word of God
  • Why We Celebrate Christmas

     I, as most of you, have many fond childhood memories of Christmas.  As a kid growing up in Minnesota, our family made it a tradition to travel to a tree farm and hunt for that perfect tree and cut it down ourselves and have our home smelling like pine for the next two weeks.  I…

    Jonathan Hillmer

    December 24, 2024
    On Christianity, On Faith
    Bible, Birth, Celebration, Christian, christianity, Christmas, faith, grace, Holy, Jesus, Jesus Christ, love, Salvation, Spirit
  • The Radicalization of Luigi Mangione

    This is a work of fiction, based on recent events. Some names and details have been changed. In the early morning hours of a crisp autumn day in New York City, the assassination of healthcare CEO Victor Langston sent shockwaves through the industry. Langston, a notorious figure in the private healthcare sector, had built his…

    Jonathan Hillmer

    December 21, 2024
    Education, Politics
    brian-thompson, healthcare, luigi-mangione, news, Politics
  • Rahab: A Story of Redemption and Courage

    The story of Rahab, found in the Book of Joshua, is one of the most fascinating and multi-layered narratives in the Bible. Rahab’s actions play a pivotal role in the conquest of Jericho and the broader story of God’s plan for Israel. Here’s an explanation and commentary on Rahab’s lie, her protection of the Israelite…

    Jonathan Hillmer

    December 14, 2024
    On Christianity, On Faith
    Bible, faith, grace, holy-spirit, jericho, Jesus, Jesus Christ, joshua, justification, love, rahab
  • The True Cost of Following Jesus Christ

    Following Jesus Christ is a profound and life-changing decision, one that demands a personal cost for those who choose to be His disciples. Throughout the Bible, Jesus Himself clearly defines what it means to be His follower, emphasizing the sacrificial nature of this commitment. From counting the cost to embracing suffering and renouncing worldly attachments,…

    Jonathan Hillmer

    December 10, 2024
    On Christianity, On Faith
    Bible, christianity, Discipleship, faith, god, God the Father, grace, holy-spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, love, Redemption, Sacrifice
  • A Misguided Comparison: A Biblical Perspective on Justice Jackson’s Analogy 

    Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s comparison of laws prohibiting child sex changes to historical bans on interracial marriage is both logically and morally flawed. While the intention may have been to highlight perceived discrimination, such an analogy fails to hold up under scrutiny. Approaching the matter with both Biblical wisdom and human compassion, this essay demonstrates…

    Jonathan Hillmer

    December 6, 2024
    Education, On Faith, On Race, Politics
    Bible, christianity, faith, grace, Interracial Marriage, Jesus, Jesus Christ, love, marriage, theology, U.S. Supreme Court
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